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What transforms the tight pointed contact between newly erupted teeth into an area of contact over time?
What transforms the tight pointed contact between newly erupted teeth into an area of contact over time?
- Alteration in tooth mineralization
- Increased saliva production
- Changes in jaw muscle strength
- Continuous wear of the proximal maximal contour of adjacent teeth (correct)
What does the periodontium include?
What does the periodontium include?
- Enamel, Dentin, Pulp, Periodontal ligament
- Incisors, Canines, Premolars, Molars
- Gingiva, PDL, Cementum, Alveolar bone (correct)
- Maxilla, Mandible, Temporomandibular joint, Salivary glands
From which aspects must the contact areas be observed to locate them?
From which aspects must the contact areas be observed to locate them?
- Buccolingual aspect and cervico-incisal aspect
- Facial or lingual aspect and gingival or apical aspect
- Mesial or distal aspect and occlusal or incisal aspect
- Labial or buccal aspect and incisal or occlusal aspect (correct)
How many contact areas does each tooth have?
How many contact areas does each tooth have?
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Which factor is responsible for transforming the pointed contact into an area of contact?
Which factor is responsible for transforming the pointed contact into an area of contact?
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What are the direct factors related to the periodontium?
What are the direct factors related to the periodontium?
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What is the function of the periodontium?
What is the function of the periodontium?
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What is the transformation of the tight pointed contact between newly erupted teeth into an area of contact over time primarily due to?
What is the transformation of the tight pointed contact between newly erupted teeth into an area of contact over time primarily due to?
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From which aspects must the contact areas be observed to locate them?
From which aspects must the contact areas be observed to locate them?
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Which tissues are included in the periodontium?
Which tissues are included in the periodontium?
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