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What are the tissues continuous with the digestive tract?
What are the tissues continuous with the digestive tract?
- Enamel
- Dental pulp
- Oral mucosa (correct)
- Periodontal ligament
What are the protective tissues of the oral cavity called?
What are the protective tissues of the oral cavity called?
- Mucosa (correct)
- Saliva
- Enamel
- Gingiva
Which tissue connects the teeth to the surrounding bone?
Which tissue connects the teeth to the surrounding bone?
- Enamel
- Gingiva
- Periodontal ligament (correct)
- Dental pulp
What is the function of the gingiva in the oral cavity?
What is the function of the gingiva in the oral cavity?
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Which part of the gingiva is tightly bound to the underlying bone and designed to resist food friction?
Which part of the gingiva is tightly bound to the underlying bone and designed to resist food friction?
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What changes in color may indicate inflammation of the gingiva?
What changes in color may indicate inflammation of the gingiva?
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What is the structure of oral mucosa composed of?
What is the structure of oral mucosa composed of?
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What occupies the gingival embrasure, the interproximal space beneath the area of tooth contact?
What occupies the gingival embrasure, the interproximal space beneath the area of tooth contact?
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