Title: Module 2 Introduction
Course: DEH 2400 Oral Pathology > Section: Module 2 Inflammation and Repair

Introduction

Inflammation is the body’s innate method of dealing with injury. This module covers the clinical and microscopic features of the inflammatory process and describes the cells, processes, and timeline involved with healing. Physical and chemical injuries that can occur in the oral cavity will also be described.
The inflammatory process is how the body begins the process of healing. This process and the clinical manifestations should be thoroughly understood by the dental hygiene student.

Objectives

After completing this module the student will be able to:

- List the five classic signs of inflammation, the three major systemic signs of inflammation, and the microscopic events of the inflammatory process.
- Describe the microscopic events associated with each of the local signs of inflammation
- Describe the difference between acute and chronic inflammation.
- Define and contrast hyperplasia, hypertrophy, and atrophy.
- Define healing by primary intention, secondary intention, and tertiary intention.
- List local and systemic factors that can impair healing.

Reading and Resources

Textbook: Inflammation and Repair pp. 32-79