10 - Root Caries Flashcards
1
Q
State the location of the acellular and cellular cement
A
Acellular cementum- cervical zone
Cellular cementum - apical zone
2
Q
When is the acellular and cellular cement formed
A
Acellular - before occlusion
Cellular - after occlusion
3
Q
Which of the two cement is well mineralized ( acellular/ cellular)
A
Acellular cement
4
Q
Which of the two cement has a irregular thick layer?
acellular/cellular cement
A
Cellular cement
5
Q
Frequency of caries is linked to?
A
Exposure of the root
6
Q
What are the predisposing factors for caries in the cement
A
Alcoholics
Drug addicts
Xerostomia
Periodontitis
