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Which specialized tissue surrounds and supports the teeth?
Which specialized tissue surrounds and supports the teeth?
- Alveolar bone proper
- Cementum
- Periodontal ligament (PDL)
- Gingiva (correct)
What is the average width of the periodontal ligament space?
What is the average width of the periodontal ligament space?
- 0.2 mm (correct)
- 1 mm
- 0-6 mm
- 0.7-1.8 mm
What is the clinical appearance of the gingival sulcus?
What is the clinical appearance of the gingival sulcus?
- A narrow and curved crevice around the tooth
- A deep U-shaped crevice around the tooth
- A wide and flat crevice around the tooth
- A shallow V-shaped crevice around the tooth (correct)
Which bone undergoes remodeling with tooth formation and eruption?
Which bone undergoes remodeling with tooth formation and eruption?
What determines the morphology of the alveolar bone?
What determines the morphology of the alveolar bone?
Which bone is more abundant in the cervical area and has numerous small openings for the neurovascular bundles?
Which bone is more abundant in the cervical area and has numerous small openings for the neurovascular bundles?
What is the main component of microbial dental plaque?
What is the main component of microbial dental plaque?
Which of the following best describes biofilm-associated diseases?
Which of the following best describes biofilm-associated diseases?
What are the clinical features of inflamed gingiva?
What are the clinical features of inflamed gingiva?
What did Willoughby D. Miller propose about pyorrhea alveolaris?
What did Willoughby D. Miller propose about pyorrhea alveolaris?
Which hypothesis suggests that all indigenous bacteria may contribute to the development of periodontal disease?
Which hypothesis suggests that all indigenous bacteria may contribute to the development of periodontal disease?
Which criteria were established by Socransky to define a periodontopathogen?
Which criteria were established by Socransky to define a periodontopathogen?
Which defense cells are considered the main defense cells in periodontitis?
Which defense cells are considered the main defense cells in periodontitis?
What is the correlation between periodontal destruction and debris accumulation on teeth?
What is the correlation between periodontal destruction and debris accumulation on teeth?
Which cell types are found in the periodontal ligament?
Which cell types are found in the periodontal ligament?
What is the main function of the periodontal ligament?
What is the main function of the periodontal ligament?
What is the composition of the ground substance in the periodontal ligament?
What is the composition of the ground substance in the periodontal ligament?
What is the function of the cementum?
What is the function of the cementum?
Which age group is most likely to show signs of periodontitis?
Which age group is most likely to show signs of periodontitis?
What percentage of any population is affected by mild to moderate periodontitis?
What percentage of any population is affected by mild to moderate periodontitis?
What percentage of adults had gingivitis on at least three teeth?
What percentage of adults had gingivitis on at least three teeth?
Which factors can alter the inflammatory response in periodontitis?
Which factors can alter the inflammatory response in periodontitis?
What is the main composition of supragingival calculus?
What is the main composition of supragingival calculus?
Which phase of periodontal therapy focuses on reducing biofilm formation and changing patient behavior?
Which phase of periodontal therapy focuses on reducing biofilm formation and changing patient behavior?
What is the prevalence of gingivitis in the U.S. population?
What is the prevalence of gingivitis in the U.S. population?
Which hypothesis suggests that periodontal diseases are caused by the presence of antibodies to periodontopathogen antigens in patients with severe periodontitis?
Which hypothesis suggests that periodontal diseases are caused by the presence of antibodies to periodontopathogen antigens in patients with severe periodontitis?
What is the main cause of tissue destruction in periodontal diseases according to the ecological plaque hypothesis?
What is the main cause of tissue destruction in periodontal diseases according to the ecological plaque hypothesis?
Which pathogens are found in increased proportions in generalized aggressive periodontitis?
Which pathogens are found in increased proportions in generalized aggressive periodontitis?
Which hypothesis suggests that different antigens react with different cells, leading to different effects triggered by the same antigen in different cells?
Which hypothesis suggests that different antigens react with different cells, leading to different effects triggered by the same antigen in different cells?
