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Which of the following age-related changes is associated with darker tooth color?
Which of the following age-related changes is associated with darker tooth color?
- Gum recession
- Calcification of pulp and root canals (correct)
- Destruction of periodontal attachment and bone
- Enamel wear
What is the primary reason for oral ulcers in the elderly?
What is the primary reason for oral ulcers in the elderly?
- Reduced blood circulation in the oral mucosa (correct)
- Atrophy of salivary glands
- Shiny tongue caused by atrophy of papillae
- Enlargement of the tongue due to teeth loss
Which anatomical landmark plays a significant role in the retention of upper complete dentures?
Which anatomical landmark plays a significant role in the retention of upper complete dentures?
- Fovea palatinae
- Median palatine raphe
- Rugae
- Incisive papilla (correct)
What is the function of median palatine raphe (midline palatine suture)?
What is the function of median palatine raphe (midline palatine suture)?
Which structure should be covered by the upper complete denture to protect it from damage?
Which structure should be covered by the upper complete denture to protect it from damage?
What is the impact of reduced saliva due to reduced muscle activities?
What is the impact of reduced saliva due to reduced muscle activities?
Which age-related change causes the oral mucosa to become thinner and vulnerable to trauma?
Which age-related change causes the oral mucosa to become thinner and vulnerable to trauma?
What is the impact of atrophy of papillae in the elderly?
What is the impact of atrophy of papillae in the elderly?
Which anatomical landmark consists of condensed connective tissue and keratinized epithelium?
Which anatomical landmark consists of condensed connective tissue and keratinized epithelium?
What is the primary function of the labial frenum?
What is the primary function of the labial frenum?
What is gerodontology?
What is gerodontology?
What is geriatrics?
What is geriatrics?
What is gerontology?
What is gerontology?
What does gerontology focus on?
What does gerontology focus on?
In which age range does the World Health Organisation define 'Very Old Age'?
In which age range does the World Health Organisation define 'Very Old Age'?
What are some age-related physiological changes mentioned in the text?
What are some age-related physiological changes mentioned in the text?
