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What is the result of excessive occlusal force that exceeds the reparative capacity of the periodontal attachment apparatus?
What is the result of excessive occlusal force that exceeds the reparative capacity of the periodontal attachment apparatus?
- Tooth strengthening
- Normal periodontal support
- Periodontal disease
- Occlusal trauma and/or excessive tooth wear (correct)
What is the term used to describe injury resulting in tissue changes within the attachment apparatus?
What is the term used to describe injury resulting in tissue changes within the attachment apparatus?
- Occlusal trauma (correct)
- Excessive occlusal force
- Fremitus
- Periodontal disease
What is primary occlusal trauma characterized by?
What is primary occlusal trauma characterized by?
- Normal periodontal support and normal occlusal force
- Normal periodontal support and excessive occlusal force (correct)
- Reduced periodontal support
- Attachment loss and bone loss
What is secondary occlusal trauma characterized by?
What is secondary occlusal trauma characterized by?
What is the palpable or visible movement of a tooth when subjected to occlusal forces?
What is the palpable or visible movement of a tooth when subjected to occlusal forces?
What is the result of occlusal trauma in an intact periodontium?
What is the result of occlusal trauma in an intact periodontium?
What is the proposed etiology of non-carious cervical lesions?
What is the proposed etiology of non-carious cervical lesions?
What is the shape of the lesion of abfraction?
What is the shape of the lesion of abfraction?
What factor is proposed to be a causative factor in the development of abfraction and gingival recession?
What factor is proposed to be a causative factor in the development of abfraction and gingival recession?
What should be evaluated in cases of NCCLs?
What should be evaluated in cases of NCCLs?
Where do wedge-shaped defects typically occur?
Where do wedge-shaped defects typically occur?
What is the primary effect of bruxism on teeth and attachment apparatus?
What is the primary effect of bruxism on teeth and attachment apparatus?
What is the goal of occlusal adjustment?
What is the goal of occlusal adjustment?
What is Stillman's cleft?
What is Stillman's cleft?
What is clinical attachment loss (CAL)?
What is clinical attachment loss (CAL)?
What is a common feature of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs)?
What is a common feature of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs)?
What is the nature of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs)?
What is the nature of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs)?
