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 periodontal ligament
connective tissue
What cells is most directly involved in forming cementum
cementoblasts
Primary function of cementum is to
Protect the the dentin and anchor the tooth
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
In response to forces like chewing which structure helps maintain stabitlity and position of tooth?
Periodontal Ligamanet
Which term describes the type of bone removing that occurs in the alvolar bone in response to tooth movement
Bone resoprtion and deposition
The area used most during the masticatory/chewing of food?
masticory mucosa
The mucous membrane found in the regions of the taste buds on the dorsum of the tongue?
specalized mucosa
Covers the inner surfaces of the lips, cheeks, the
floor of the mouth, the underside of the tongue, the soft palate, and the alveolar mucosa.
lining mucosa
A thin layer of calcified connective tissue that
covers the tooth from the CEJ to and around the
apical foramen?
Cementum
- Occupies the interproximal area between 2 adjacent teeth in health?
interdental pappillae
- The crevice or space between the free gingiva and the tooth?
gingival sulucs
A shallow linear groove that demarcates the free
gingiva from the attached gingiva?
Free gingival groove
The enamel originates from the…
Ectoderm - the most outer layer
The main mineral component of mature enamel is…
Calcium Hydroxyapatite
Odontoblasts are cells that produce…
Dentin
Secondary dentin is formed…
After eruption due to normal occlusal forces
Blood and lymphatic vessels can be found in the..
pulp
What is not a part of the periodontium?
Dentin
These periodontal fibers DO NOT insert into the alveolar bone
Gingival fibers
These periodontal fibers resist forces placed on the long axis of the tooth
Oblique Fibers