Physiologic Tooth Form and Periodontium
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What is the primary function of the periodontal ligament?

  • To attach the tooth to the surrounding tissue (correct)
  • To cover the tooth
  • To invest the root of the tooth
  • To support the tooth

    • What is the main purpose of the crown outline?

  • To create interproximal spaces to accommodate the interproximal gingiva (correct)
  • To invest the root of the tooth
  • To provide a contact area between adjacent teeth
  • To create a space for the roots of the adjacent teeth

    • What is included in the indirect form of tooth form?

  • Proximal contact relation
  • Crown form (correct)
  • Embrasures
  • Interproximal space

    • What is the function of the gingiva?

    <p>To cover the tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a well-designed crown outline?

    <p>Increased circulation of blood to the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the periodontium?

    <p>Alveolar bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a significance of proximal contact?

    <p>Stabilization of the tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the interproximal space?

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

    Which of the following does not affect the size of the proximal contact?

    <p>Tooth color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the interproximal space?

    <p>Provide space for alveolar bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cervical line?

    <p>The junction of enamel with cementum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of embrasure?

    <p>Esthetic purposes and as a spill way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the proximal maximal contour?

    <p>Developing interproximal space and embrasure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In anterior teeth, the labial contour is mostly in the:

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

    What is the result of an over-contoured facial and lingual contour?

    <p>Gingival inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the distribution of the root?

    <p>Decreases bone resorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the lingual angulation of lower teeth?

    <p>To prevent cusp to cusp contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for self-cleaning ability of the tooth?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the continuity of the marginal ridge?

    <p>Following the pattern of mastication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the proximal contact during early eruption?

    <p>It becomes a pointed contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Physiologic Tooth Form

    • The tooth is supported by protective tissue called periodontium, which consists of alveolar bone, cementum, periodontal ligament, and gingiva.

    Indirect Form

    • The tooth form is divided into indirect and direct forms.
    • Indirect form includes:
      • Crown form
      • Root form
      • Angulation of root and crown
      • Self-cleaning ability of the tooth
      • Occlusal anatomy
      • Continuity of marginal ridge
      • Continuity of central groove

    Crown Form

    • The shape of the crown is typically triangular, trapezoidal, or rhomboid buccally, labially, and occlusally.
    • The crown form creates:
      • Interproximal spaces to accommodate interproximal gingiva
      • Space between roots for bone and supporting structures
      • Contact area between adjacent teeth to protect interproximal gingiva
    • Proximal maximal contour:
      • Crest of curvature is the maximum height point on the tooth surface
      • Anterior: incisal third, Posterior: middle third
      • Significant for developing interproximal space and embrasure
    • Facial and lingual contour:
      • Anterior: labial contour mostly cervical third (cervical ridge), lingual contour also cervical third (cingulum)
      • Posterior: buccal contour cervical third, lingual contour middle third
      • Significant for normal food passage and gentle massage on the gingiva

    Root Form

    • Number and length of the root: function
    • Distribution of root: decreases bone resorption
    • Root outline:
      • Facially more bone support the tooth
      • Mesiodistally root broad, which compensates for strength

    Angulation of Crown and Root

    • Lingual angulation of lower teeth for normal occlusion
    • Distal inclination of crown and root due to progressive tilt to the occlusal surface for preserving contact mesially

    Self-Cleaning Ability of the Tooth

    • Proper form (rounded surface)
    • Proper alignment of the teeth
    • Normal gingival attachment
    • Brushing activity
    • Saliva

    Direct Form

    • Proximal contact relation:
      • Formation
      • Observation
      • Location
      • Significance
      • Sequence of abnormal proximal contact
      • Affecting factors
    • Interproximal space:
      • Triangle shape with base to the alveolar bone and apex to the contact area
      • Significance: provides space for alveolar bone, preserves internal gingival tissue, and provides good oral hygiene
    • Embrasure:
      • Also called spillway
      • Position: incisal, occlusal, buccal, and lingual embrasures
      • Size: depends on position
      • Significance: esthetic, spillway, and decreases masticatory force
    • Cervical line:
      • Junction of enamel with cementum
      • Curvature depends on contact area and diameter of the crown facio-lingually

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    Learn about the physiologic tooth form and its protecting tissue, the periodontium, which consists of alveolar bone, cementum, periodontal ligament, and gingiva. Understand the direct and indirect forms of tooth structure.

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