Any change in the morphology of the epithelium is known as epithelial change and is a matter of concern. Some of the causes of epithelial changes are inflammation, smoking, cancer, iron deficiency anemia, etc. In addition, changes in epithelium can be dysplastic, metaplastic, hyperplastic, anaplastic, or neoplastic.
Role of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Gingival Overgrowth and Oral Diseases
Gingival overgrowth is a key feature of EMT in the oral cavity, and genetic diseases also show EMT-related oral effects. Read to learn more.
