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1
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What describes the periodontal ligament

A

It is a soft tissue structure that atatched the tooth to the bone

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What type of tissue primary makes up the periodntal ligament

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connective tissue

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2
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What cells is most directly involved informing cementum

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cementoblasts

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3
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Primary function of cmentum is to

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Protect the the dentin and anchor

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4
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What is the primary mineral component of alveolar bone?

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Hydroxyaptite

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5
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Cementum is the most simlar in composition to?

A

Dentin

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6
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The alveolar bone is

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The portion of the jawbown that supports and anchors teeth

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7
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Which structure provides nutrients to the pdl?

A

FIND OUT

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8
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Which is the main function of alveolar bone?

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9
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In response to forces like chewing which structure helps maintain stabitlity and position of tooth?

A

Periodontal Ligamanet

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10
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Which term describes the type of bone removing that occurs in the alvolar bone in response to tooth movement

A

Bone resoprtion and deposition

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11
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How does cementum differ from enamel?

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12
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Primary function of cementum is to anchor..

A

PDL..

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13
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The area used most during the masticatory/chewing of food?

A

masticory mucosa

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14
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The mucous membrane found in the regions of the taste buds on the dorsum of the tongue?

A

specalized mucosa

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15
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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.

A

lining mucosa

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16
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A thin layer of calcified connective tissue that
covers the tooth from the CEJ to and around the
apical foramen?

A

Cementum

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17
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  • Occupies the interproximal area between 2 adjacent teeth in health?
A

interdental pappillae

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18
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  • The crevice or space between the free gingiva and the tooth?
A

gingival sulucs

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19
Q

A shallow linear groove that demarcates the free
gingiva from the attached gingiva?

A

Free gingival groove

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20
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The enamel originates from the…

A

Ectoderm - the most outer layer

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21
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The main mineral component of mature enamel is…

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Calcium Hydroxyapatite

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22
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Odontoblasts are cells that produce…

A

Dentin

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23
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Secondary dentin is fomred…

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After eruption due to normal occlusal forces

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24
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Blood and lymphatic vessels can be found in the..

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pulp

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25
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What is not a part of the periodontium?

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Dentin

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26
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These periodontal fibers DO NOT insert into the alveolar bone

A

Gingival fibers

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27
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These periodontal fibers resist forces placed on the long axis of the tooth

A

Oblique Fibers

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28
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This major salivary gland produces the most of the saliva volume in our oral cavity

A

Submandibular

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29
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The alveolar bone is highly vascular - true or false?

A

True

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30
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An Articulation is…

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An area of the skeleton where the bones are joined together

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31
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The external auditory meatus can be found on which bones?

A

Temporal bones

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32
Q

The incisive foramen can be found on the…

A

Hard palate

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33
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Which are the 2 types of momvents of the TMJ?

A

Hinge and Glide

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34
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The 3 bony parts of the TMJ are

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The glenoid fossa, articular eminence, and the condyloid process

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35
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The muscles of mastication include the

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Masseter, temporal, medial pterygoid, lateral pterygoid

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36
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This muscle elevates the tounge, arches the tongue against the soft palate and depresses the soft plalate torwarrds the tongue

A

Palataoglossus

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37
Q

The single bone that forms the back and base of the cranium is the _____ bone.

A

Occipital bone

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38
Q

The sagittal suture is located at the ______ of the cranium.

A

Midline

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39
Q

The bones that contain the external auditory meatus or external opening to the ear are the _____ bones

A

Temporal

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40
Q

The large foramen that allows the spinal cord to pass through the cranium and connect with the brain stem is the:

A

Foramen Magnum

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41
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The term that refers to a projection or extension of bone is:

A

Process

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42
Q

The bones that form the prominence of the cheeks are the _________ bones.

A

Zygomatic

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43
Q

The hard palate is composed of the palatine bones and the __________ of the maxilla.

A

Horizontal Palatine Process

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44
Q

The nasal septum is formed by tissue extending between the vomer bone and the _________ bone.

A

Ethmoid

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45
Q

The area of the mandible commonly known as the chin, is the:

A

Mental Protuberance

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46
Q

The ridge of bone that supports the teeth on both the maxilla and mandible is called the:

A

Alveolar Process

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47
Q

The _________ foramen are located midway up the internal surface of the ramus of the mandible.

A

Mandibular

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48
Q

The __________ bone does not contain a paranasal sinus.

A

Temporal

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49
Q

The ______________ are the largest of the paranasal sinuses.

A

Maxillary

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50
Q

The only bone that does not articulate with another bone is the:

A

Hyoid

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51
Q

The area of the maxilla, distal to the dentition, is the:

A

Maxillary Tuberosity

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52
Q

The sagittal suture joins the..

A

Parietal

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53
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The meniscus of the temporomandibular joint is also known as the:

A

Articular disc

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54
Q

The portion of the mandible involved in the TMJ is the ____________ process.

A

Condyloid

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55
Q

The __________ is the area of the temporal bone that accommodates the process of the mandible.

A

Glenoid fossa

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56
Q

Which of the following ligaments associated with the TMJ is used to reinforce the capsule?

A

Temporomandibular ligament

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57
Q

Which of the following is the first phase of movement for the TMJ?

A

Rotational movement (hinge)

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58
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Which muscles are involved in the lateral movement of the mandible is the first phase of movement for the:

A

External (lateral) pterygoid muscle

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59
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Forms the midline on the internal surface and provides points of muscle attachment

A

genial tubercles

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60
Q

Concave areas between the condyle and the coronoid process

A

mandibular notch

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61
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Articulates with the temporal bone, forming the moveable part of the TMJ

A

Condyle

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62
Q

Largest, stongest, and only moveable facial bone

A

Mandible

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63
Q

Projects vertically and backward from the body of the mandible

A

ramus

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64
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Forms a crest (on the external surface of the mandible) where the ramus joins the body of the mandible

A

external oblique ridge

65
Q

Horizontal portion running from the anterior to lateral aspects of the mandible

A

Body of the mandible

66
Q

Chin

A

Mental protuberance

67
Q

Forms the anterior border of the ramus and provides points of muscle attachment

A

coronoid process

68
Q

Below and between the first and second premolars

A

mental foramen

69
Q

The ____________ of a muscle is the more fixed end, attached to the least movable

A

Origin

70
Q

The muscle of mastication responsible for forceful elevation and retraction of the mandible, with an insertion on the coronoid process is the:

A

Temporal Muscle

71
Q

The _________ pterygoid muscle has two separate origins and functions to move the mandible side to side.

A

External

72
Q

The ____________ muscle extends laterally between left and right sides of the body of the mandible and forms the floor of the mouth.

A

Mylohyoid

73
Q

The __________ group of muscles are responsible for elevation of the hyoid bone and depression of the mandible.

A

Suprahyoid

74
Q

The muscle of facial expression originating on the alveolar process of both the maxilla and located on the inner surface of the cheek is the ________ muscle.

A

Buccinator muscle

75
Q

The mentalis muscle:

A

Pushes up the lower tip

76
Q

The _________ muscle draws the angles of the mouth up and back when smiling.

A

Zygomatic Major

77
Q

The large, triangular muscle located at the back of the neck and shoulders is the ____________ muscle.

A

Trapezius Muscle

78
Q

Skeletal muscles, responsible for body movements, are also known as _________ muscles.

A

Striated muscles

79
Q

Muscle that flattens the cheek when contracted and positions food for chewing

A

Buccinator

80
Q

Fan-shaped muscle that extends from the temporal bone to the mandible, supports the overall action of closing the lower jaw and ultimately closing the mouth

A

Temporalis

81
Q

Extends from the corners of the mouth to the cheekbone; called the smiling muscle

A

Zygomaticus Major

82
Q

Sphyincter muscle encircling the mouth; called the kissing muscle

A

Orbicularis oris

83
Q

Paired muscles, one found on each side of the neck

A

Sternocleiudomastoid

84
Q

A chewing muscle that closes the jaw by elevating the mandible

A

Masseter

85
Q

A large flat triangular shaped muscle covering the back of the neck, shoulder, and clavicle; moves head backward and sideways turns the skull

A

Trapzieus

86
Q

Raises the upper lip

A

Zygomaticus minor

87
Q

Sheet like muscle that covers the anterolateral neck

A

Platsyma

88
Q

Provides stability to the lower lip and allows it to pout, cause protrusion of the lower lip

A

Mentalis

89
Q

Active during mastication and brings jaw forward (protrusion)

A

Lateral pterygoid

90
Q

Long, narrow, muscles located in the front of the neck, located below the hyoid bone; depress the hyoid bone

A

Infrahyoid muscle group

91
Q

The facial nerves are cranial nerves VI - True or False?

A

False - They are Cranial Nerves VII

92
Q

The fifth (V) cranial nerves are the trigeminal nerves. True or False?

A

True

93
Q

The nasopalatine nerve enters the oral cavity through the incisive papilla. True or False?

A

False - passes through the base of the skull through the foramen in the sphenoid bone and lies in a depression in the bone behind and below the eye

94
Q

Access to the inferior alveolar nerve can be obtained through the mandibular and mental foramina. True or False?

A

True

95
Q

The gingival tissues, lingual to the mandibular teeth, is innervated by the __________ nerve.

A

Lingual Nerve

96
Q

The maxillary second bicuspids are innervated by the __________ nerve.

A

Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve

97
Q

The tissue palatal to the maxillary molars is innervated by the ________ nerve.

A

Greater Palatine Nerve

98
Q

The mucosa palatal to the maxillary incisors is innervated by the _________ nerve.

A

Nasopalatine Nerve

99
Q

The mandibular molars are innervated by the __________ nerve.

A

Inferior Alveolar Nerve

100
Q

The muscles of facial expression are innervated by the __________ nerves.

A

Facial Nerves

101
Q

The injections for anesthesia of the inferior alveolar nerve are known as __________ injections.

A

Block

102
Q

_____________ anesthesia requires the operator to anesthetize the teeth and all surrounding tissue.

A

Profound

103
Q

The common carotid artery arises from the
_________ and subdivides into the
________ and ___________ carotid arteries

A

aorta

internal

external

The common carotid artery arises from the
aorta and subdivides into the
internal and external carotid arteries

104
Q

To what does the internal carotid artery
supply blood?

A

brain and eyes

105
Q

To what does the external carotid provide
blood?

A

face and mouth

106
Q

Which branch of the mandibular division supplies the tongue?

A

Lingual branch

107
Q

Which branch of the mandibular division
supplies the teeth?

A

IAN small Dental nerves

108
Q

Which branch of the mandibular division
does not supply the tongue or teeth?

A

The mylohyoid nerve (also buccal for buccal mucosal by molars)

109
Q

Cranial Nerve

A

Oh
Oh
Oh
To
Touch
And
Feel
Very
Green
Vegtables
A
H

110
Q

Which artery supplies blood to the face and mouth?

A

External Carotid

111
Q

Which artery supplies blood to the maxillary anterior teeth?

A

Anterior Superior Alveolar

112
Q
  • The oral cavity if primarily innervated by which of the following nerves?
A

Trigeminal (V)

113
Q
  • Which nerve innervates the maxillary first and
    second premolars?
A

MSA

114
Q

Which of the following arteries supplies the
maxillary posterior teeth?

A

Posterior superior alveolar artery

115
Q

If a patient has permanent paralysis of the tongue
and lip after the extraction of a mandibular third
molar, which cranial nerve was damaged?

A

c) V – trigeminal

116
Q

The trigeminal nerve subdivides into 3 main
divisions which are the:

A

Ophthalmic division, maxillary division,
mandibular division

117
Q

A nerve block occurs..

A

when local anesthethic is deposited close to a main nerve trunk

118
Q

The absense of all teeth is called…

A

Anodontia

119
Q

Hyperdontia may also be known as …

A

supernumary teeth

120
Q

The absense of one or more teeth is known as ..

A

Hypodontia

121
Q

What is the name of the condition has these
characteristics:
* Hereditary etiology
* Can affect all teeth of both the primary and permanent dentitions
* Teeth have very thin enamel that chips off or have no enamel at all – crowns are thus yellow

A

Ameologensis imperfecta

122
Q

What is the difference between abrasion and recession?

A

Abrasion is the mechanical wearing away of tooth,
where as recession is the when the gingival tissue
wears away, exposing more of the tooth structure.

123
Q

Characteristics of __________ include: * Changes that can vary from barely noticeable white spots
in mild forms to staining and pitting in the more severe
forms. * Only occurs when younger children consume too much
______ from any source over long periods when teeth are
developing under the gums

A

Dental Fluorisis
-Fluoride

124
Q

Commonly missing tooth

A

Lateral incisors

125
Q

Anodontia

A

Complete congenital absence of teeth

126
Q

Mesiodens

A

A small supernumerary tooth that forms between the central incisors

127
Q

Hypercementosis

A

Excessive cementum around the root of an erupted tooth

128
Q

Gemination

A

Large single rooted tooth with one pulp canal

129
Q

Dentinogenesis Imperfecta

A

Hereditary disorder that affects the dentin formation of both dentitions

130
Q

Enamel Pearls

A

Enamel sphere on root

131
Q

Dental fluorosis

A

A form of enamel hypocalcifucation

132
Q

tubercles

A

a small enamel projection forming extra cusps

133
Q

Dens in Dente

A

Enamel organ invaginated into the dental papilla

134
Q

Macrodontia

A

Abnormally large teeth

135
Q

Abrasion

A

Mechanical wearing away of the tooth

136
Q

Which structure of the periodontium is primarily responsible for anchoring the tooth to the alveolar bone?

A

Periodontal ligament

137
Q

What is the main function of the gingival fibers in the periodontium?

A

to attach the gingiva to the tooth and bone

138
Q

In periodontal disease, loss of attachment primarily refers to:

A

breakdown of the gingival fibers and periodontal ligament

139
Q

Sharpey’s fibers are embedded into which two structures of the periodontium?

A

cementum and alveolar bone

140
Q

The zygomatic bone is commonly known as the

A

cheek bone

141
Q

The suture that connects the parietal bones to the frontal bone is the

A

coronal suture

142
Q

Which bone contains the external acoustic meatus?

A

temporal bone

143
Q

Which of these muscle is known as the “smile” muscle

A

zygomaticus major

144
Q

The platysma muscle is located in the:

A

Neck

145
Q

The sternocleidomastoid muscle is involved in:

A

Neck fexion and rotation

146
Q

Which muscle compresses the cheeks, as in blowing air?

A

Buccinator

147
Q

The facial nerve is also known as cranial nerve:

A

VII

148
Q

The hypoglossal nerve (XII) controls:

A

Tongue Movement

149
Q

Which cranial nerve provides sensory innervation to the face?

A

Trigeminal nerve (V)

150
Q

Which condition is characterized by the presence of an extra tooth in the dental arch?

A

Hyperdontia

151
Q

Which anomaly involves the union of two tooth germs resulting in a single large tooth and fewer teeth in the dentition?

A

Fusion

(Gemination typically has a notch in between the two teeth - and the right number of teeth)

152
Q

Which tooth anomaly involves abnormal angulation or sharp bend in the root or crown?

A

Dilaceration

153
Q

Which condition results in abnormal development of enamel due to a genetic mutation?

A

Amelogenesis imperfecta

154
Q

Hutchinson’s incisors and Mulberry molars are dental anomalies associated with:

A

Congenital syphilis

155
Q

Enamel loss due to mechanical wear, such as brushing with excessive force, is called:

A

Abrasion

156
Q

Which of the following structures allows communication between the pulp and dentin?

A

Dentinal tubules

157
Q

The pulp’s primary function is to:

A

provide sensory, nutritive, and reparative functions

158
Q

Which division of the trigeminal nerve is responsible for providing sensory innervation to the maxillary teeth?

A

V2

159
Q

Which branch of the mandibular nerve is typically anesthetized during an inferior alveolar nerve block?

A

inferior alveolar nerve (IAN)

160
Q

Which branch of the maxillary nerve provides sensory innervation to the palatal tissues of the anterior teeth?

A

Nasopalatine Nerve

161
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A

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