Exposed Root Denne: Characteristics and Risks
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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?

  • Enamel hypoplasia
  • Cervical caries (correct)
  • Root canal infection
  • Gingivitis
  • 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?

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

    What condition can develop due to the rapid dissolution of cementum?

    <p>Cervical caries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cellular structures are responsible for resorption in the roots?

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

    Which of the following factors can lead to localized areas of resorption in roots?

    <p>Trauma and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of resorption, what is the term used to describe the process of eating the tissue?

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

    Which cells may reach and denude dentine during the process of resorption in roots?

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

    What can happen if resorption in roots reaches a denuded state?

    <p>Could be serious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is prone to being easily removed by abrasion when there is recession?

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

    What is the primary reason for the vulnerability of exposed root dentine to abrasion?

    <p>Low mineral content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tissues provides relative softness in the exposed root area?

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

    What is the role of cementum in relation to resorption and repair processes in the tooth structure?

    <p>Inhibits resorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

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