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What is the primary function of cementum?
What is the primary function of cementum?
- To regulate tooth growth
- To bind the tooth to surrounding structures (correct)
- To decay and wear away with age
- To provide sensation to the tooth
What is the color of cementum?
What is the color of cementum?
- Ivory white
- Dark brown
- Light yellow (correct)
- Transparent
How does the hardness of cementum compare to that of dentin?
How does the hardness of cementum compare to that of dentin?
- It is unrelated to dentin
- It is less hard than dentin (correct)
- It is harder than dentin
- It is the same as dentin
What is unique about the fluoride content of cementum?
What is unique about the fluoride content of cementum?
What is the primary component of the organic portion of cementum?
What is the primary component of the organic portion of cementum?
What is the percentage of inorganic substances in cementum?
What is the percentage of inorganic substances in cementum?
What is the purpose of cementum in terms of tooth adaptation?
What is the purpose of cementum in terms of tooth adaptation?
Where does cementum begin on the tooth?
Where does cementum begin on the tooth?
What is the purpose of Hertwig's epithelial root sheath in tooth development?
What is the purpose of Hertwig's epithelial root sheath in tooth development?
What happens to the cells of the epithelial diaphragm during root formation?
What happens to the cells of the epithelial diaphragm during root formation?
What is the function of cementoblasts in cementum formation?
What is the function of cementoblasts in cementum formation?
What are the small clusters of epithelial cells located in the periodontal ligament called?
What are the small clusters of epithelial cells located in the periodontal ligament called?
What is the connection between the outer and inner enamel epithelium at the future cementoenamel junction?
What is the connection between the outer and inner enamel epithelium at the future cementoenamel junction?
What is the role of the connective tissue of the dental sac in root formation?
What is the role of the connective tissue of the dental sac in root formation?
What is unique about the structure of cementoblasts?
What is unique about the structure of cementoblasts?
What happens to Hertwig's epithelial root sheath during tooth development?
What happens to Hertwig's epithelial root sheath during tooth development?
What is the term for the uncalcified matrix of cementum?
What is the term for the uncalcified matrix of cementum?
What is the function of the fibers embedded in cementum?
What is the function of the fibers embedded in cementum?
Where is the acellular cementum typically found?
Where is the acellular cementum typically found?
What is the characteristic of acellular afibrillar cementum?
What is the characteristic of acellular afibrillar cementum?
What type of cementum is composed of extrinsic and intrinsic fibers and may contain cells?
What type of cementum is composed of extrinsic and intrinsic fibers and may contain cells?
Where is the cellular mixed stratified cementum typically found?
Where is the cellular mixed stratified cementum typically found?
What is the thickness of cementum at the cementoenamel junction?
What is the thickness of cementum at the cementoenamel junction?
What is the characteristic of cementocytes in cellular cementum?
What is the characteristic of cementocytes in cellular cementum?
What is the characteristic of the incremental lines of Salter?
What is the characteristic of the incremental lines of Salter?
What is the characteristic of the cementodentinal junction in permanent teeth?
What is the characteristic of the cementodentinal junction in permanent teeth?
What is the function of cementum in orthodontic tooth movement?
What is the function of cementum in orthodontic tooth movement?
What is the characteristic of the intermediate cementum layer?
What is the characteristic of the intermediate cementum layer?
What is the relationship between cementum and enamel at the cementoenamel junction in 30% of all teeth?
What is the relationship between cementum and enamel at the cementoenamel junction in 30% of all teeth?
What is the characteristic of cementum in terms of vascularization?
What is the characteristic of cementum in terms of vascularization?
What is the purpose of cementum in terms of resorption lacunae?
What is the purpose of cementum in terms of resorption lacunae?
What is the characteristic of the cellular intrinsic fiber cementum?
What is the characteristic of the cellular intrinsic fiber cementum?
What type of repair occurs when the root outline is not reconstructed and a bay-like recess remains?
What type of repair occurs when the root outline is not reconstructed and a bay-like recess remains?
What is the term for an abnormal thickening of cementum?
What is the term for an abnormal thickening of cementum?
What occurs when the overgrowth of cementum improves the functional qualities of the cementum?
What occurs when the overgrowth of cementum improves the functional qualities of the cementum?
What is the term for knob-like projections of cementum?
What is the term for knob-like projections of cementum?
What is associated with chronic periapical inflammation in cases of extensive hyperplasia of cementum?
What is associated with chronic periapical inflammation in cases of extensive hyperplasia of cementum?
What occurs in non-functioning teeth with hyperplasia of cementum?
What occurs in non-functioning teeth with hyperplasia of cementum?
What is the term for the normal repair process where the former outline of the root surface is re-established?
What is the term for the normal repair process where the former outline of the root surface is re-established?
What type of repair occurs when a thin layer of cementum is deposited on the surface of a deep resorption and the root outline is not reconstructed?
What type of repair occurs when a thin layer of cementum is deposited on the surface of a deep resorption and the root outline is not reconstructed?
What is the result of functional repair in terms of the periodontal space?
What is the result of functional repair in terms of the periodontal space?
What is the term for the abnormal thickening of cementum that correlates with increased function?
What is the term for the abnormal thickening of cementum that correlates with increased function?
