Dental Prosthodontics Figures Quiz

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Why is understanding the location and shape of each tooth important?

  • To enhance the emergence angle of a tooth
  • To prevent lateral tooth movement
  • To reproduce the form and function of the tooth (correct)
  • To determine the color of natural teeth

What is the function of dentin in tooth anatomy?

  • To form and nourish dentin (correct)
  • To connect the crown and root
  • To nourish enamel
  • To provide color for natural teeth

How do the horizontal periodontal fibers prevent lateral tooth movement?

  • By connecting the crown and root
  • By anchoring the tooth to the bone (correct)
  • By nourishing the enamel
  • By cushioning the tooth during chewing

What is the difference between free and attached healthy gingiva?

<p>Free gingiva is not connected to the bone, while attached gingiva is connected firmly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the emergence angle of a tooth refer to?

<p>The angle at which the tooth emerges from the gumline (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible results of a restoration with a bulky emergence angle?

<p>Compromised adjacent teeth alignment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a sulcus in tooth anatomy?

<p>Helping maintain food on the occlusal surface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pits in tooth anatomy according to the text?

<p>Found where two or more grooves meet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are fossae described in relation to the ridges in tooth anatomy?

<p>Shallow depressions created by converging ridges (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of developing restorations that mesh with opposing cusps according to the text?

<p>To avoid traps for food in developing depressions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of a fissure in tooth anatomy?

<p>Long V-shaped depression between ridges and cusps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In tooth anatomy, what is the function of supplemental grooves?

<p>Branching off from developmental grooves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which textbook was NOT mentioned in the text for discussions on tooth contours?

<p>Occlusion, 2nd Edition, 1971 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which figure did NOT provide information on tooth anatomy?

<p>Figure 2–6 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which figure would you find details on Periodontial fibers?

<p>Figure 1–27 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book was not mentioned regarding tooth divisions?

<p>The Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 1968 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which figure provided insights into rotational movement around a hinge axis?

<p>Figure 2–1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the text, which figure contained information on proximal tooth contacts?

<p>Figure 1–25 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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