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What is the function of the periodontal ligament during tooth occlusion?
What is the function of the periodontal ligament during tooth occlusion?
- A cushion (correct)
- A pressure sensor
- A tooth anchor
- A bone stimulator
What type of cell is responsible for producing and maintaining collagen fiber bundles in the PDL?
What type of cell is responsible for producing and maintaining collagen fiber bundles in the PDL?
- Osteoblast
- Fibrocyte
- Fibroblast (correct)
- Osteoclast
What is the role of the nerves in the PDL?
What is the role of the nerves in the PDL?
- To stimulate bone resorption
- To regulate tooth movement
- To stimulate bone growth
- To provide sensation during tooth occlusion (correct)
What is the mechanism by which teeth can gradually move through the jaw?
What is the mechanism by which teeth can gradually move through the jaw?
What is involved in the transmission of sensory information from the PDL to the brain?
What is involved in the transmission of sensory information from the PDL to the brain?
How can the orientations of PDL fiber bundles be visualized?
How can the orientations of PDL fiber bundles be visualized?
What type of fibers are present in the periodontal ligament (PDL)?
What type of fibers are present in the periodontal ligament (PDL)?
What is the primary function of the periodontal ligament (PDL) during occlusion?
What is the primary function of the periodontal ligament (PDL) during occlusion?
What is the role of fibroblasts in the periodontal ligament (PDL)?
What is the role of fibroblasts in the periodontal ligament (PDL)?
What is the primary function of the periodontal ligament (PDL) in relation to tooth drift?
What is the primary function of the periodontal ligament (PDL) in relation to tooth drift?
What is the periodontal ligament (PDL) anchored to?
What is the periodontal ligament (PDL) anchored to?
What is the significance of the periodontal ligament (PDL) in regenerative or orthodontic therapies?
What is the significance of the periodontal ligament (PDL) in regenerative or orthodontic therapies?
What can contribute to an imbalance in the processes of hard tissue removal and deposition around the PDL?
What can contribute to an imbalance in the processes of hard tissue removal and deposition around the PDL?
What can excessive resorption of the alveolar bone and cementum lead to?
What can excessive resorption of the alveolar bone and cementum lead to?
What is a consequence of severe imbalances in hard tissue removal and deposition around the PDL?
What is a consequence of severe imbalances in hard tissue removal and deposition around the PDL?
What is the term for the fusion of teeth to the jawbone?
What is the term for the fusion of teeth to the jawbone?
What is a reflection of the various functions of the PDL?
What is a reflection of the various functions of the PDL?
What is described as an imbalance in the processes of hard tissue removal and deposition around the PDL?
What is described as an imbalance in the processes of hard tissue removal and deposition around the PDL?
What is the primary function of the periodontal ligament in relation to the tooth?
What is the primary function of the periodontal ligament in relation to the tooth?
What is the typical width of the periodontal ligament (PDL) space in an 11-16 year old?
What is the typical width of the periodontal ligament (PDL) space in an 11-16 year old?
What is the periodontal ligament composed of?
What is the periodontal ligament composed of?
What appears as a dark region between the tooth and socket in radiographs?
What appears as a dark region between the tooth and socket in radiographs?
What is the name of the tissue that supports and anchors the tooth into the jaws?
What is the name of the tissue that supports and anchors the tooth into the jaws?
What is the significance of the developmental origins of the periodontal tissues?
What is the significance of the developmental origins of the periodontal tissues?
What cell type is responsible for producing new cementum?
What cell type is responsible for producing new cementum?
What is the main function of stem cells in the periodontal ligament?
What is the main function of stem cells in the periodontal ligament?
What is the normal function of the periodontal ligament in terms of hard tissue?
What is the normal function of the periodontal ligament in terms of hard tissue?
What is one of the functions of the periodontal ligament?
What is one of the functions of the periodontal ligament?
Which of the following cell types is NOT found in the periodontal ligament?
Which of the following cell types is NOT found in the periodontal ligament?
What is the current state of research on the role of the periodontal ligament in tooth eruption?
What is the current state of research on the role of the periodontal ligament in tooth eruption?
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