Anatomy - Final Test Questions Flashcards
What describes the periodontal ligament
It is a soft tissue structure that atatched the tooth to the bone
What type of tissue primary makes up the periodntal ligament
connective tissue
What cells is most directly involved informing cementum
cementoblasts
Primary function of cmentum is to
Protect the the dentin and anchor
What is the primary mineral component of alveolar bone?
Hydroxyaptite
Cementum is the most simlar in composition to?
Dentin
The alveolar bone is
The portion of the jawbown that supports and anchors teeth
Which structure provides nutrients to the pdl
Which is the main function of alveolar bone
In response to forces like chewing which structure helps maintain stabitlity and position of tooth
PDL
Which term describes the type of bone removing that occurs in the alvolar bone in response to tooth movement
Bone resoprtion and deposition
Hoe does cementum differ from enamel
Primary function of cementum is to anchor..
PDL..
The area used most during the masticatory/chewing of foold
masticory mucosa
The mucus membreain found in regions of the tounge
specalized mucosa
