Basics

Question 1

Gingival structures

Answer 1

1. Gingival sulcus
2. Free gingiva
3. Attached gingiva
4. Alveolar mucosa

Question 2

Periodontal structures

Answer 2

1. Gingival complex
2. Periodontal ligament
3. Cementum
4. Alveolar bone

Question 3

Functions of GCF

Answer 3

1. Bathes gingival sulcus
2. Promotes attachment through plasma proteins
3. Antibacterial and antibody properties

Question 4

Gingival epithelium

Answer 4

1. Sulcular epithelium’
2. Junctional epithelium
3. Oral epithelium

Question 5

Gingival fibres

DDACT

Answer 5

1. Dento-gingival fibres (support)
2. Dento-periosteal fibres (anchorage)
3. Alveologingival fibres (Attachment)
4. Circular fibres (support)
5. Transeptal fibres (maintenance)

Question 6

Periodontal ligament groups

OTAHAI

Answer 6

1. Oblique fibres
2. Transeptal fibres
3. Alveolar crest fibres
4. Horizontal fibres
5. Apical fibres
6. Interradicular fibres

Question 7

Periodontal ligament functions

Answer 7

1. Tooth anchorage to bone
2. Shock absorber and transmits tension
3. Fibrous tissue formation and maintenance
4. Transporting nutrients and metabolites
5. Sensory function
   6 Maintaining gingival tissues in proper tooth relationship

Question 8

Functions of cementum

Answer 8

1. Anchorage of tooth
2. Protects and strengthens roots
3. Maintains occlusal relationships
4. Supplies a seal for the dentinal tubule

Question 9

Types of alveolar bone

IRIC

Answer 9

1. Interradicular
2. Radicular
3. Interproximal
4. Crest bone