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Which part of the periodontium directly protects the underlying tissues?
Which part of the periodontium directly protects the underlying tissues?
- Periodontal ligament
- Gingivae (correct)
- Cementum
- Alveolar bone
What are the tissues included in the periodontium?
What are the tissues included in the periodontium?
- Gingivae, enamel, dentin, and pulp
- Periodontal ligament, enamel, dentin, and pulp
- Gingivae, periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone (correct)
- Enamel, dentin, pulp, and alveolar bone
What is the depth range of the gingival sulcus in health around a fully erupted tooth?
What is the depth range of the gingival sulcus in health around a fully erupted tooth?
- Between 2 and 5 mm
- Between 0.1 and 1 mm
- Between 1 and 4 mm
- Between 0.5 and 3 mm (correct)
What type of oral epithelium appears paler pink in the gingivae?
What type of oral epithelium appears paler pink in the gingivae?
Which one of these is NOT a function of gingival fibers?
Which one of these is NOT a function of gingival fibers?
Where is the gingival margin usually located in a healthy mouth?
Where is the gingival margin usually located in a healthy mouth?
What are the anatomical divisions of the gingivae?
What are the anatomical divisions of the gingivae?
Which part of the periodontium serves as support for the fibers of the periodontal ligament?
Which part of the periodontium serves as support for the fibers of the periodontal ligament?
In certain ethnic groups, what is a characteristic feature of the gingivae?
In certain ethnic groups, what is a characteristic feature of the gingivae?
What is the appearance of healthy gingivae?
What is the appearance of healthy gingivae?
What is the primary function of cementum?
What is the primary function of cementum?
What is the width range of the periodontal ligament?
What is the width range of the periodontal ligament?
Which constituent is NOT part of the periodontal ligament?
Which constituent is NOT part of the periodontal ligament?
Which is a type of cementum classified by location?
Which is a type of cementum classified by location?
Where is acellular cementum primarily found on the tooth?
Where is acellular cementum primarily found on the tooth?
What are glycosaminoglycans a part of within the periodontal ligament?
What are glycosaminoglycans a part of within the periodontal ligament?
When is cellular cementum formed?
When is cellular cementum formed?
What is the alveolar bone primarily responsible for?
What is the alveolar bone primarily responsible for?
Which element is not included in the attachment apparatus of the teeth?
Which element is not included in the attachment apparatus of the teeth?
Which of the following is a function of cementum?
Which of the following is a function of cementum?
What is the main function of the jaw bones?
What is the main function of the jaw bones?
What is the portion of the jaw bone located apically but unrelated to the teeth?
What is the portion of the jaw bone located apically but unrelated to the teeth?
What is the thin lamella of bone that surrounds the root of the tooth?
What is the thin lamella of bone that surrounds the root of the tooth?
What is the function of the cortical plates?
What is the function of the cortical plates?
What is the term for the denuded areas that extend through the marginal bone?
What is the term for the denuded areas that extend through the marginal bone?
What is the term for the isolated areas in which the root is denuded of bone and marginal bone is intact?
What is the term for the isolated areas in which the root is denuded of bone and marginal bone is intact?
What is the term for the bone that fills the area between the cortical plates and alveolar bone proper?
What is the term for the bone that fills the area between the cortical plates and alveolar bone proper?
What is the effect of the teeth being in extreme buccal or lingual version on the alveolar process?
What is the effect of the teeth being in extreme buccal or lingual version on the alveolar process?
What is the term for the bone that surrounds the alveolar bone proper and gives support to the socket?
What is the term for the bone that surrounds the alveolar bone proper and gives support to the socket?
What is the term for the fibers that attach to the alveolar bone proper?
What is the term for the fibers that attach to the alveolar bone proper?
