Root Morphology of Human Dentition

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What is the primary function of the pulp in maintaining the health of dentine?

Producing secondary and tertiary dentine

Initiating and governing dentine repair

Triggering inflammatory and immune response

Providing nutrition to the dentine (correct)

What is the anatomical boundary between the crown and the root of a tooth?

Cementoenamel junction (correct)

Dentinocemental junction

Pulp-dentinal junction

Enamel-dentine junction

What is the name of the bilayer epithelial structure that guides root formation?

Hensen's epithelial root sheath

Hertwig's epithelial root sheath

HERS (bilayer epithelial structure) (correct)

Epithelial diaphragm

What is the source of the mesenchyme that condenses around the HERS during root formation?

CNC-derived mesenchyme Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable difference in root morphology between primary and permanent teeth?

Primary teeth roots are shorter and more delicate Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the dentine that is produced in response to tooth damage?

Tertiary dentine Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the pulp initiates and governs dentine repair?

Formative function Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of primary incisors and canines compared to permanent teeth?

Their roots are longer in proportion to their crown height Signup and view all the answers

What is the region of the enamel organ that gives rise to the HERS during root formation?

Apical region Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the roots of primary molars?

They are widely divergent and extend beyond the crown Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the pulp?

Producing enamel Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an additional disto-lingual root on lower molars?

Radix Entemolaris Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an additional root on the mesio-buccal side of lower molars?

Radix Paramolaris Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an additional root on the mesio-palatal side of upper molars?

Radix Mesiolingualis Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason why findings in literature can differ slightly?

Due to differences in research techniques and populations involved Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the bone in which primary teeth are rooted?

More elastic and flexible Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of taurodontism in teeth?

Enlarged body of the tooth with small roots Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the removal of infected or inflamed tissues inside the tooth?

Endodontics Signup and view all the answers

What type of root anomaly is characterized by an additional root on the disto-palatal side of upper molars?

Radix Distolingualis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the removal of teeth from the existing dentition?

Exodontia Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding the morphology of roots in dentistry?

It is important for diagnosis and treatment planning Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of dilacerated roots?

Sudden deviation or bend in the root Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of having a sound knowledge base of normal and abnormal root morphology?

Expecting the unexpected Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of studying the root canal dentition in permanent dentition?

It is important for understanding the morphology of roots Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the editor of the book 'Essential clinical oral biology'?

S. Creanor Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the 9th edition of 'Pathways of the pulp' published?

2006 Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the journal in which the article 'Primary human teeth and their root canal systems' was published?

Endodontic Topics Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the population in which the study on canal isthmuses in the mesial root of mandibular first molars was conducted?

Chinese Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a 3-rooted mandibular first molar?

Radix entomolaris Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the journal in which the article 'The radix entomolaris and paramolaris: a micro–computed tomographic study of 3-rooted mandibular first molars' was published?

Journal of Endodontics Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the article 'Cellular and molecular mechanisms of tooth root development'?

J. Li Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the article 'Cellular and molecular mechanisms of tooth root development' published?

2017 Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book 'Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology, & Occlusion'?

Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology, & Occlusion Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the book 'Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology, & Occlusion'?

The author is not specified Signup and view all the answers

Root Morphology of Human Dentition

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What is the primary function of the pulp in maintaining the health of dentine?

What is the anatomical boundary between the crown and the root of a tooth?

What is the name of the bilayer epithelial structure that guides root formation?

What is the source of the mesenchyme that condenses around the HERS during root formation?

What is a notable difference in root morphology between primary and permanent teeth?

What is the term for the dentine that is produced in response to tooth damage?

What is the term for the process by which the pulp initiates and governs dentine repair?

What is the characteristic of primary incisors and canines compared to permanent teeth?

What is the region of the enamel organ that gives rise to the HERS during root formation?

What is a characteristic of the roots of primary molars?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the pulp?

What is the term for an additional disto-lingual root on lower molars?

What is the term for an additional root on the mesio-buccal side of lower molars?

What is the term for an additional root on the mesio-palatal side of upper molars?

What is a reason why findings in literature can differ slightly?

What is a characteristic of the bone in which primary teeth are rooted?

What is the characteristic feature of taurodontism in teeth?

What is the term for the removal of infected or inflamed tissues inside the tooth?

What type of root anomaly is characterized by an additional root on the disto-palatal side of upper molars?

What is the term for the removal of teeth from the existing dentition?

What is the significance of understanding the morphology of roots in dentistry?

What is a characteristic feature of dilacerated roots?

What is the expected outcome of having a sound knowledge base of normal and abnormal root morphology?

What is the significance of studying the root canal dentition in permanent dentition?

What is the name of the editor of the book 'Essential clinical oral biology'?

In which year was the 9th edition of 'Pathways of the pulp' published?

What is the title of the journal in which the article 'Primary human teeth and their root canal systems' was published?

What is the name of the population in which the study on canal isthmuses in the mesial root of mandibular first molars was conducted?

What is the term used to describe a 3-rooted mandibular first molar?

What is the name of the journal in which the article 'The radix entomolaris and paramolaris: a micro–computed tomographic study of 3-rooted mandibular first molars' was published?

Who is the author of the article 'Cellular and molecular mechanisms of tooth root development'?

In which year was the article 'Cellular and molecular mechanisms of tooth root development' published?

What is the title of the book 'Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology, & Occlusion'?

Who is the author of the book 'Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology, & Occlusion'?

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