,INTRODUCTION
Oral cavity has a moist environment which is mainly
regulated by a fluid that constantly occupies the
space between the lining oral mucosa and the teeth.
This fluid is saliva which is a complex fluid
produced by salivary glands.
The status of saliva in oral cavity is at par with that
of blood i.e to remove waste, supply nutrients and
protect the cells .
,MAJOR SALIVARY GLANDS
Parotid: serous
Submandibular: mixed
serous
Sublingual: mixed mucous
, SALIVARY GLANDS
Classification:
1. Based on the size & location
A. Major salivary glands
a Parotid gland
b. Sub-mandibular gland
c. Sub-lingual gland
B. Minor salivary glands
a. Labial & Buccal glands
b. Glossopalatine glands
c. Palatine glands
d. Lingual glands
Oral cavity has a moist environment which is mainly
regulated by a fluid that constantly occupies the
space between the lining oral mucosa and the teeth.
This fluid is saliva which is a complex fluid
produced by salivary glands.
The status of saliva in oral cavity is at par with that
of blood i.e to remove waste, supply nutrients and
protect the cells .
,MAJOR SALIVARY GLANDS
Parotid: serous
Submandibular: mixed
serous
Sublingual: mixed mucous
, SALIVARY GLANDS
Classification:
1. Based on the size & location
A. Major salivary glands
a Parotid gland
b. Sub-mandibular gland
c. Sub-lingual gland
B. Minor salivary glands
a. Labial & Buccal glands
b. Glossopalatine glands
c. Palatine glands
d. Lingual glands
