18 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of ankyloglossia?
A short, thick lingual frenum that limits tongue movement.
What is the name of the condition where the tongue is abnormally small?
Microglossia
What is the probable cause of the discoloration in black hairy tongue?
Pigment-producing bacteria and fungi
What is the name of the condition where the filiform papillae become elongated and hair-like?
Black Hairy Tongue
What is the name of the condition characterized by an abnormally large tongue?
Macroglossia
What is the characteristic of the lingual frenum in ankyloglossia?
It is thicker than normal.
Where does Torus palatinus commonly form?
In the midline of the hard palate
What is the characteristic of Torus mandibularis?
It forms on the lingual aspect of the mandible, typically bilaterally
What is Macrognathia?
Abnormally large jaw
What is Micrognathia associated with?
Pierre Robins syndrome
What is a characteristic of Facial hemiatrophy?
Progressive decrease in the size of one side of the face
What is a dental abnormality associated with Facial hemiatrophy?
Incomplete root formation
What is the characteristic manifestation of Fordyce's granules in the oral cavity?
Small yellowish-whitish spots projecting above the surface of the tissue
What is the genetic transmission pattern of fibromatosis gingivae?
Autosomal dominant
At what stage of dental development do fibromatous gingival tissues typically appear?
During the eruption of permanent incisors
What is the effect of fibromatous gingival tissues on tooth eruption?
It prevents the normal eruption of teeth
Histologically, Fordyce's granules resemble which type of glands?
Normal sebaceous glands found in the skin
What is the typical color of the fibromatous gingival tissues?
Normal or pale color
This quiz covers developmental defects of the tongue, including macroglossia and microglossia. Learn about the causes and characteristics of these conditions.
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