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What is a characteristic radiographic feature of scleroderma that affects the teeth?
What is a characteristic radiographic feature of scleroderma that affects the teeth?
- Osteolysis of the alveolar bone
- Generalized widening of the PDL (correct)
- Localized narrowing of the PDL
- Presence of radiolucent lesions in the jawbone
What is the significance of intact lamina dura in scleroderma?
What is the significance of intact lamina dura in scleroderma?
- It is a normal variant in healthy individuals
- It suggests a lack of bone resorption (correct)
- It is a characteristic feature of osteoporosis
- It indicates active periodontal disease
What is the typical width of the PDL in healthy individuals?
What is the typical width of the PDL in healthy individuals?
- The same width as the tooth root
- Unknown without radiographic examination
- Half the normal width in scleroderma (correct)
- Half the width of the tooth root
What is the primary role of the lamina dura in the oral cavity?
What is the primary role of the lamina dura in the oral cavity?
What is the most likely dental implication of scleroderma?
What is the most likely dental implication of scleroderma?
What is a characteristic radiographic feature of hyperparathyroidism?
What is a characteristic radiographic feature of hyperparathyroidism?
Which of the following is a dental implication of hyperparathyroidism?
Which of the following is a dental implication of hyperparathyroidism?
What is a reliable indicator of bone turnover in hyperparathyroidism?
What is a reliable indicator of bone turnover in hyperparathyroidism?
What is a late radiographic feature of hyperparathyroidism that occurs in about 10% of cases?
What is a late radiographic feature of hyperparathyroidism that occurs in about 10% of cases?
What is the effect of hyperparathyroidism on cortical and trabecular bone?
What is the effect of hyperparathyroidism on cortical and trabecular bone?
What is the radiographic similarity in patients without diabetes?
What is the radiographic similarity in patients without diabetes?
Which condition can cause xerostomia?
Which condition can cause xerostomia?
What is the difficulty in diagnosing dental implications in patients with metabolic bone diseases?
What is the difficulty in diagnosing dental implications in patients with metabolic bone diseases?
Which of the following is related to jaw development abnormalities?
Which of the following is related to jaw development abnormalities?
What is the key to distinguishing between periodontal disease and metabolic bone diseases?
What is the key to distinguishing between periodontal disease and metabolic bone diseases?
