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What is the color of the mucosa alveolar?
What is the color of the mucosa alveolar?
- Pale yellow
- Dark brown
- Light gray
- Reddish-uniform and bright (correct)
Where is the mucosa alveolar located?
Where is the mucosa alveolar located?
- On the hard palate
- Surrounding the teeth
- At the base of the gingival margin
- At the apex of the mucogingival junction (correct)
What type of epithelium lines the internal walls of the encÃa interdentaria?
What type of epithelium lines the internal walls of the encÃa interdentaria?
- Non-keratinized epithelium (correct)
- Transitional epithelium
- Stratified keratinized epithelium
- Simple cuboidal epithelium
What is a key feature of the connective tissue in mucosa alveolar?
What is a key feature of the connective tissue in mucosa alveolar?
What is the contour of the gingival as marked by the mucosa alveolar?
What is the contour of the gingival as marked by the mucosa alveolar?
What is the total number of anterior teeth in adult dentition?
What is the total number of anterior teeth in adult dentition?
Which feature distinguishes the shape of the anterior tooth crown?
Which feature distinguishes the shape of the anterior tooth crown?
What describes the alignment of anterior teeth?
What describes the alignment of anterior teeth?
What structural feature can be found at the base of the anterior tooth neck?
What structural feature can be found at the base of the anterior tooth neck?
How many surfaces do anterior teeth typically have?
How many surfaces do anterior teeth typically have?
What is the primary function of the anatomical root of a tooth?
What is the primary function of the anatomical root of a tooth?
Which type of teeth typically possess cone-shaped roots?
Which type of teeth typically possess cone-shaped roots?
What characterizes the roots of premolars and molars in adults?
What characterizes the roots of premolars and molars in adults?
What role does the periodontal ligament play in dental anatomy?
What role does the periodontal ligament play in dental anatomy?
How does the periodontal ligament adapt to changes in the oral environment?
How does the periodontal ligament adapt to changes in the oral environment?
What type of cementum primarily covers the crown of the tooth?
What type of cementum primarily covers the crown of the tooth?
Which structure is responsible for holding the roots of the teeth?
Which structure is responsible for holding the roots of the teeth?
What separates multiple alveoli in the alveolar process?
What separates multiple alveoli in the alveolar process?
What is the dense bone layer surrounding the root's concavity inside the alveolar process called?
What is the dense bone layer surrounding the root's concavity inside the alveolar process called?
In the alveolar process, what is the external lamina in direct contact with?
In the alveolar process, what is the external lamina in direct contact with?
What is the primary function of the free or maxillary gingiva?
What is the primary function of the free or maxillary gingiva?
What is the typical color of the free gingiva?
What is the typical color of the free gingiva?
How deep is the gingival groove typically from the bottom to its surface?
How deep is the gingival groove typically from the bottom to its surface?
Where does the attached gingiva extend from?
Where does the attached gingiva extend from?
What shape does the gingival groove typically resemble?
What shape does the gingival groove typically resemble?
What is one of the primary functions of the periodontal ligament?
What is one of the primary functions of the periodontal ligament?
Which structure is NOT part of the periodontium?
Which structure is NOT part of the periodontium?
What type of fibers connect the cementum of adjacent teeth?
What type of fibers connect the cementum of adjacent teeth?
Which of the following is a sensory function of the periodontal ligament?
Which of the following is a sensory function of the periodontal ligament?
Which type of fibers extend from the cementum to the free gingiva?
Which type of fibers extend from the cementum to the free gingiva?
Where does the marginal groove run towards?
Where does the marginal groove run towards?
What is the surface texture of the marginal groove similar to?
What is the surface texture of the marginal groove similar to?
Which color can be observed in the marginal groove?
Which color can be observed in the marginal groove?
What does the connective tissue of the marginal groove consist of?
What does the connective tissue of the marginal groove consist of?
In which tooth type is the width of the marginal groove typically broader?
In which tooth type is the width of the marginal groove typically broader?
What defines the neck of a tooth?
What defines the neck of a tooth?
What shape characterizes single-rooted teeth at the neck?
What shape characterizes single-rooted teeth at the neck?
What is the maximum acceptable depth of a gingival sulcus?
What is the maximum acceptable depth of a gingival sulcus?
How is the cervical line described in relation to the tooth?
How is the cervical line described in relation to the tooth?
What characterizes the anatomical shape of the neck of multi-rooted teeth?
What characterizes the anatomical shape of the neck of multi-rooted teeth?
What is the main characteristic of gingiva?
What is the main characteristic of gingiva?
What color is typically associated with healthy gingiva?
What color is typically associated with healthy gingiva?
What anatomical structure does gingiva cover?
What anatomical structure does gingiva cover?
Which type of mucosa is described as being easily damaged?
Which type of mucosa is described as being easily damaged?
What surrounds the neck of the teeth?
What surrounds the neck of the teeth?
What are the two types of cement identified?
What are the two types of cement identified?
What is the role of cementoblasts in cement?
What is the role of cementoblasts in cement?
What characteristic does acellular cement lack?
What characteristic does acellular cement lack?
Cement consists of which cells that are embedded within it?
Cement consists of which cells that are embedded within it?
Which statement is true regarding cement?
Which statement is true regarding cement?
Study Notes
Mucosa Alveolar
- Found at the apex of the mucogingival junction
- Connects to the buccal mucosa, vestibule of the mouth, mucosa of the cheek, lips, and floor of the mouth
- Thin, soft, and loosely attached to the bone due to abundant blood vessels
- Consists of lining mucosa and thin, flat, non-keratinized connective tissue allowing for lip movement
- Marked by the border of the free gum
EncÃa Interdentaria
- Located between the teeth, an extension of the free gum
- Lined with non-keratinized epithelium internally
- Covered by keratinized epithelium externally
- Contains a papilla in the vestibule
Anterior Teeth (Adult Dentition)
- 12 in total
- Incisors and Canines used for cutting and tearing food
- Located on each side of the midline, in front of the premolars
- Aligned to create a continuous front curve
- Polyhedral shape (vestibular and lingual trapezoid)
- 6 surfaces
- 4 lobes
- Lingual cusp
- Tapers from a wider base to a narrower point at the root
- Scalloped at the base of the root with a major diameter on the vestibular and lingual sides
- The cemento-enamel junction is present
Root
- Located inside the tooth and covered by cementum
- Part of the insertion apparatus, keeping the tooth in the alveolus
- Typically cone-shaped for incisors and one root for premolars and molars
- Can have single, bifurcated, or multiple roots depending on location
Periodontal Ligament
- An organ of support and protection for the tooth
- Adapts to changing oral environments through mastication
- Composed of tissues that include:
- Cementum
- Alveolar process
- Alveolus
Cementum
- Translucent structure covering most of the root, except for the apex
- Cellular cementum covers most of the crown, acellular cementum covers the rest
- Made up of collagen fibers (Sharpey's fibers) from the periodontal ligament
Alveolar Process
- Holds the roots of the teeth
- Formed by two layers of compact bone surrounding the alveoli
- Internal and external lamina (cortical lamina) are compact bone layers
- Multiple roots mean multiple alveoli, separated by interradicular septa or interalveolar septa
- Thin partitions of bone separating alveoli
Alveolus
- Cavity containing the tooth root
- Dense bone layer around the root concavity called the internal lamina or cortical lamina
- Internal and external lamina are in contact with the periodontal ligament
Free or Maxillary Gingiva
- Tissue of fixation extending from the free edge or crest of the gum to the gingival groove
- Color: pinkish-white
- Narrow ridge about 2mm thick
Gingival Groove
- Surrounds the margin of the tooth, close to the cementoenamel junction
- Deep groove formed by the tooth surface and the free gum epithelium
- V-shaped in normal situations, with a depth of 2-3mm
Attached Gingiva
- Extends from the base of the gingival groove to the mucogingival junction
- Connected to the marginal gingiva
- Begins at the bottom of the gingival groove
- Superficial surface is called the epithelial attachment
Periodonto Insertion
- Functional and anatomical unit comprised of cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone
Periodontal Ligament
- Connective tissue surrounding the tooth root, connecting it to the alveolar bone
- Functions include:
- Transmission of occlusal forces
- Formative function
- Sensory function
- Support for blood vessels, nerve fibers, and lymphatic vessels
- Comprised of fibers that form part of the marginal gingiva:
- Gingival fibers
- Circular gingival fibers
- Transseptal fibers
Description of the Instrument
- Marginal groove runs towards the mucogingival line
- Cemento-enamel junction inserted into the cervical portion, firmly attached to bone
- Texture similar to orange peel due to papillary stratum
- Surface formed by stratified squamous epithelium, highly keratinized
- Color varies from light pink to coral or dark red depending on keratinization and melanin
- Connective tissue contains the papillary stratum beneath the epithelium
- Epithelial projections extend into the connective tissue, impacting the texture
- Width varies, broader in the incisor region
Periodonto of Protection
- Highly resistant, fibrous tissue
- Pinkish color, covers the alveolar bone
- Surrounds the neck of the tooth
- Thin layer of mucosa called alveolar mucosa, easily damaged
- Thin epithelium composed of connective tissue or fibers
- Covers the alveolar bone and surrounds the neck of teeth
20th Partial - 10th Quarter
- Neck is the boundary between the crown and root
- Determined by the enamel termination at the junction with the anatomical neck
- Clinical neck is variable, marked by the epithelial attachment apparatus junction
- Anatomical shape depends on the number of roots:
- Single-rooted teeth: oval or rounded in cross-section
- Multi-rooted teeth: angular or irregular in shape
- Gingival margin is a boundary surrounding the necks of teeth
- Sulcus is a small indentation or space, shouldn't exceed 1-2mm
- Bounded by the attachment apparatus
Cervical Line
- Marks the end of the enamel, coinciding with the crown
- Curved or scalloped path along the exposed crown to the gum line
Cemento
- Can be cellular or acellular
- Formed by cementoblasts embedded in cemento
- Acellular cemento is free of
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This quiz covers key aspects of the oral mucosa, particularly the alveolar mucosa and interdental gingiva, along with details about the anterior teeth in adult dentition. It emphasizes their anatomical features, functions, and relationship to surrounding structures. Test your knowledge on dental anatomy with this focused quiz!
