Developmental Defects of the Tongue
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What is the primary characteristic of ankyloglossia?

  • A tongue with elongated filiform papillae.
  • A short, thick lingual frenum that limits tongue movement. (correct)
  • A tongue that is abnormally large.
  • A tongue that is abnormally small.

    • What is the name of the condition where the tongue is abnormally small?

  • Microglossia (correct)
  • Lingual thyroid
  • Macroglossia
  • Ankyloglossia

    • What is the probable cause of the discoloration in black hairy tongue?

  • Heavy smoking
  • Poor oral hygiene
  • Pigment-producing bacteria and fungi (correct)
  • Candida albicans

    • What is the name of the condition where the filiform papillae become elongated and hair-like?

    <p>Black Hairy Tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the condition characterized by an abnormally large tongue?

    <p>Macroglossia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the lingual frenum in ankyloglossia?

    <p>It is thicker than normal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Torus palatinus commonly form?

    <p>In the midline of the hard palate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Torus mandibularis?

    <p>It forms on the lingual aspect of the mandible, typically bilaterally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Macrognathia?

    <p>Abnormally large jaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Micrognathia associated with?

    <p>Pierre Robins syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Facial hemiatrophy?

    <p>Progressive decrease in the size of one side of the face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a dental abnormality associated with Facial hemiatrophy?

    <p>Incomplete root formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic manifestation of Fordyce's granules in the oral cavity?

    <p>Small yellowish-whitish spots projecting above the surface of the tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the genetic transmission pattern of fibromatosis gingivae?

    <p>Autosomal dominant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage of dental development do fibromatous gingival tissues typically appear?

    <p>During the eruption of permanent incisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of fibromatous gingival tissues on tooth eruption?

    <p>It prevents the normal eruption of teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Histologically, Fordyce's granules resemble which type of glands?

    <p>Normal sebaceous glands found in the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical color of the fibromatous gingival tissues?

    <p>Normal or pale color</p> Signup and view all the answers

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