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Lecture 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the apex of a tooth?

A

The apex of a tooth is the tip of the root where the nerve and blood vessels enter.

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2
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True or False: The apex is located at the crown of the tooth.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The apex is surrounded by _____ tissue.

A

periodontal

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4
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What is the role of the apex in dental anatomy?

A

The apex serves as the entry point for nerves and blood vessels to the tooth.

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5
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What is apical foramen?

A

The apical foramen is the opening at the apex of the root through which nerves and blood vessels enter.

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6
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Multiple Choice: Which tooth type typically has a single apex?

A

Incisors

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7
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What can happen if the apex is infected?

A

An infection can lead to apical periodontitis or an abscess.

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8
Q

True or False: The apex of a molar tooth can have multiple canals.

A

True

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9
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What is the significance of the apical constriction?

A

The apical constriction is the narrowest part of the root canal at the apex, important for endodontic treatment.

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10
Q

Fill in the blank: The apex is important for _____ during root canal therapy.

A

sealing

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11
Q

What imaging technique is commonly used to assess the apex of teeth?

A

Radiography (X-rays)

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12
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following conditions can affect the apex? A) Cavity B) Periodontal disease C) Both A and B

A

C) Both A and B

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13
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What is the term for inflammation at the apex of a tooth?

A

Apical periodontitis

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14
Q

True or False: The apex is only relevant to molars.

A

False

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15
Q

What structure connects the apex to the alveolar bone?

A

Periodontal ligament

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16
Q

Fill in the blank: The apex of the tooth is critical for _____ health.

A

root

17
Q

What can be a consequence of a fractured apex?

A

It can lead to tooth loss or need for extraction.

18
Q

Multiple Choice: Which type of tooth typically has a more complex apex anatomy? A) Canines B) Molars C) Incisors

A

B) Molars

19
Q

What is apexification?

A

Apexification is a dental procedure to induce closure of an open apex in a tooth.

20
Q

True or False: The apex has no role in tooth sensitivity.

A

False

21
Q

What is the primary cell type found at the apex?

A

Osteoblasts

22
Q

Fill in the blank: The apex is formed during _____ development.

A

tooth

23
Q

What is a common treatment for an infected apex?

A

Root canal therapy

24
Q

Multiple Choice: Which dental specialty primarily deals with issues related to the apex? A) Orthodontics B) Endodontics C) Periodontics

A

B) Endodontics

25
Q

What is the relationship between apex and dental pulp?

A

The apex allows communication between the dental pulp and the body’s circulatory system.

26
Q

True or False: The apex can regenerate after treatment.

A

True

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