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Questions and Answers
Which painful symptom can arise from hypersensitivity due to exposed root dentine?
Which painful symptom can arise from hypersensitivity due to exposed root dentine?
- Metallic taste in mouth
- Jaw swelling
- Toothache (correct)
- Bleeding gums
What condition can develop if the den ne is exposed?
What condition can develop if the den ne is exposed?
- Enamel hypoplasia
- Cervical caries (correct)
- Root canal infection
- Gingivitis
Which of the following is NOT a principal fiber of the periodontal ligament?
Which of the following is NOT a principal fiber of the periodontal ligament?
- Transseptal fibers
- Oblique fibers
- Horizontal fibers (correct)
- Alveolar crest fibers
In which part of the tooth can rapid dissolution occur if the den ne is exposed?
In which part of the tooth can rapid dissolution occur if the den ne is exposed?
What condition can develop due to the rapid dissolution of cementum?
What condition can develop due to the rapid dissolution of cementum?
What cellular structures are responsible for resorption in the roots?
What cellular structures are responsible for resorption in the roots?
Which of the following factors can lead to localized areas of resorption in roots?
Which of the following factors can lead to localized areas of resorption in roots?
In the context of resorption, what is the term used to describe the process of eating the tissue?
In the context of resorption, what is the term used to describe the process of eating the tissue?
Which cells may reach and denude dentine during the process of resorption in roots?
Which cells may reach and denude dentine during the process of resorption in roots?
What can happen if resorption in roots reaches a denuded state?
What can happen if resorption in roots reaches a denuded state?
Which structure is prone to being easily removed by abrasion when there is recession?
Which structure is prone to being easily removed by abrasion when there is recession?
What is the primary reason for the vulnerability of exposed root dentine to abrasion?
What is the primary reason for the vulnerability of exposed root dentine to abrasion?
Which of the following tissues provides relative softness in the exposed root area?
Which of the following tissues provides relative softness in the exposed root area?
What is the role of cementum in relation to resorption and repair processes in the tooth structure?
What is the role of cementum in relation to resorption and repair processes in the tooth structure?
Flashcards
Toothache
Toothache
Painful sensation arising from exposed dentine due to hypersensitivity.
Cervical caries
Cervical caries
Dental condition that occurs when the dentine is exposed, leading to decay.
Horizontal fibers
Horizontal fibers
A type of collagen fiber in the periodontal ligament, NOT a principal fiber.
Cementum
Cementum
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Cervical caries
Cervical caries
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Odontoclasts
Odontoclasts
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Trauma and pressure
Trauma and pressure
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Digestion
Digestion
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Odontoblasts
Odontoblasts
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Serious complications
Serious complications
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Cementum
Cementum
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Low mineral content
Low mineral content
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Dentin
Dentin
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Cementum's function
Cementum's function
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