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What is the main function of dentin in a tooth?
What is the main function of dentin in a tooth?
- Contains the protoplasmic extensions of Odontoblasts
- Gives color to the tooth
- Supports the enamel (correct)
- Forms the central cavity
What happens to dentin when it is immersed in acid?
What happens to dentin when it is immersed in acid?
- It hardens
- Softens and can be cut (correct)
- Becomes more elastic
- Becomes transparent
Which component of dentin is responsible for its high radiolucency?
Which component of dentin is responsible for its high radiolucency?
- Alpha and Beta fibers (correct)
- Hydroxyapatite crystals
- Mucopolysaccharides
- Water
How does burning affect the properties of dentin?
How does burning affect the properties of dentin?
What is the main bulk of dentin made of?
What is the main bulk of dentin made of?
Where are the Korff's fibers believed to be produced?
Where are the Korff's fibers believed to be produced?
What is the immediate wall of the dentinal tubules called?
What is the immediate wall of the dentinal tubules called?
At which areas are Dentinal Tubules found to be in a straight course?
At which areas are Dentinal Tubules found to be in a straight course?
Where does more Secondary Dentin develop in molars and bicuspids?
Where does more Secondary Dentin develop in molars and bicuspids?
Which type of dentin contains Beta fibers as the principal component?
Which type of dentin contains Beta fibers as the principal component?
Where is Mantle Dentin located in relation to Enamel and Cementum?
Where is Mantle Dentin located in relation to Enamel and Cementum?
What is the characteristic of Dead Tracts in dentin?
What is the characteristic of Dead Tracts in dentin?
What is the reason for avoiding the application of strong drugs, irritating materials, excessive operative trauma, and thermal changes on exposed Dentin?
What is the reason for avoiding the application of strong drugs, irritating materials, excessive operative trauma, and thermal changes on exposed Dentin?
Why does Caries penetrate and spread faster in Dentin compared to other dental structures?
Why does Caries penetrate and spread faster in Dentin compared to other dental structures?
What leads to the development of Secondary Dentin in cases of deep-seated lesions?
What leads to the development of Secondary Dentin in cases of deep-seated lesions?
How can pain in Dentin be reduced according to the text?
How can pain in Dentin be reduced according to the text?
