Attachment Apparatus Flashcards
1
Q
Attachment apparatus consists of…
A
- cementum
- alveolar process
- periodontal ligaments
2
Q
General functions of attachment apparatus
A
Supportive, formative, nutritive, and sensitive
3
Q
Supportive function:
A
Maintaining and retaining the tooth
4
Q
Formative function:
A
Replacement of tissue by cementoblasts, fibroblasts, and osteoblasts
5
Q
Nutritive function:
A
Supported by the blood vessels
6
Q
Sensitive function:
A
Filled with sensory nerves
