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Misc Questions Flashcards

1
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Dentin most regular in structure is ……..

A

primary dentin

* followed by secondary & tertiary dentin

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2
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Talon cusp refers to ……

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the distolingual cusp of Max. molars

  • becomes less conspicuous as we go from first to third molar
  • The order of size of the cusps in molars from largest to smallest: ML, MB, DB, DL, Carabelli
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Which teeth oppose only one tooth in the permanent dentition?

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  1. Lower centrals oppose the upper centrals only
  2. Upper third molars oppose the lower third molars only
    * Lower third molars oppose the upper second and third molars
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The premolar that is most like a molar is …..

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Mand. second premolar

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5
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Distal curvature of roots in Mand. molars is more pronounced in ………

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mesial root

  • distal root is straight
  • Also, the mesial root has a proximal concavity, which may separate the mesial root in two roots. This is not the case with the distal root (which also may have a concavity)
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6
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The most vertical tooth in the mouth is …….

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Max. central incisor

* Note that: the lateral incisor is mesially inclined. The Max. canine is distally inclined, so is the first molar

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7
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The buccal cusp of the Mand. first premolar occlude in ……

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the mesial marginal ridge of the counterpart only (barely touches the Max canine)

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8
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A cross section of the Max. canine at the cervical line level shows ………

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an oval shape, with slightly wider labial surface

* Same for the Mand. canine

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9
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Anodontia and oligodontia may be caused by ………

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ectodermal dysplasia

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10
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If the Mand. first molar would have a third root in a rare cases, that root would be ……..

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a distal root

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11
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A cross section of the Max. lateral incisor at the cervical line level shows ………

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round cross section (same for the central)

  • Note that: the pulp chamber shape from this level upward is flattened buccolingually to follow the crown profile
  • Mand. centrals and Max. & Mand. canines have oval pulp cross section (wide buccolingually)
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12
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The last tooth to calcify is ……., which occur at about …….
No tetracyclin for children under that age

A

third molars

8 years

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13
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Nasmyth’s membrane, or ( ….. ) is …..

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inner enamel cuticle
final layer laid down by the ameloblasts on the enamel surface (it is acellular & adherent)
* The cuticle is covered by another acellular layer from the dental sac.
* Those layers are found only during the eruption period, then they wear away

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14
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The zygomatic process is the result of fusion of …….

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the temporal & zygomatic bones

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15
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Contact of the Mand. lateral incisor with the Mand. canine is at …….

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incisal third (their height of contour is at the incisal third)

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16
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Dens in dent is ……

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malformation most likely resulting from an infolding of the dental papilla during tooth development or invagination of all layer of the enamel organ in dental papillae.
* Most affected tooth is the Max. lateral incisor

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17
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The premolar viewed from the facial, has a longer mesial cusp ridge than distal cusp ridge is …..

A

Max. first permolar

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18
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Teeth that are least likely to get caries are ……..

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Mand. anterior teeth

  • due to: tongue cleansing action, abundant saliva, and mostly smooth surface
  • Normally, the last tooth in the mouth is the Mand. canine
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19
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Marrow space in the alveolar bone is usually …….

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yellow marrow (fat)
* Red marrow exists in the ramus &  condyle
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20
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The lingual ridge is more pronounced on …….

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the maxillary canine than on the mandibular

* The Max. canine has more distinct lingual anatomy

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21
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The tooth most likely to be successfully rotated during exodontia is the:……

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Max. anterior teeth (especially the central)

* Mand. anterior teeth usually are flattened mesiodistally, so buccolingual movement is used instead of rotation

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22
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Two roots are a fairly rare occurrence in canines, but are occasionally found in ……

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the mandibular canine

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23
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The most numerous cell type of the dental pulp is the ……

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fibroblast

* Pulp is a connective tissue

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24
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Submucosa is always found beneath …….

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lamina propria

* Never between the epithelium & lamina propria

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25
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The distolingual cusps of the Mand. molars occlude in …..

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the lingual groove of their Max. counterparts

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26
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Oblique ridges are characteristic of ………..

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Max. molar teeth

* They connect the mesiolingual and distobuccal cusps

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27
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The Mand. first molar mesial root may feature a ………

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deep root concavity

* Note that: the distal root might have a slight depression. But the mesial root is characterized by this concavity

28
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Odontoblasts laying down dentin matrix would have a large number of ………

A

RER

* Also, have a lot of mitochondria

29
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The pterygoid fovea is located on ……….., and serves for the attachment of the …..

A

the medial surface of the condyle

* lateral pterygoid muscle.

30
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Mantle dentin is ……

A

the outer most layer of dentin next to DEJ

* Slightly less mineralized than primary dentin

31
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Human teeth is ……..

A

heterodent (different forms), diphyodont (two sets)

32
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The triangular ridge is ……..

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a ridge on all post. teeth, extend from the cusp tip to the central groove

  • Note: the Max. molars ML cusp has two
  • Note: the transverse ridge connects two opposing buccal & lingual triangles
33
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Ant. teeth have …… line angels, while the post. have …….
All teeth have ….. point angles

34
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The proximal surface profile for all ant. teeth is ….., for the Max. post. is ……, and for the Mand. post. is ……

A

triangular
trapezoidal
rhomboidal

35
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Generally, facial height of contour is located in ……., except …….

A

cervical third
Mand. molars (junction of middle & cervical thirds)
* It is least prominent on Mand. incisors

36
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Generally, lingual height contour for ant. teeth is located in …….., and for post. teeth is ……, except …….

A

cervical third
middle third
Mand. PM2 (in the occlusal third)

37
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The Max. arch length is ……. than the Mand. arch

A

slightly longer (128 mm)

38
Q

The most variable tooth is ……

The most congenitally missing tooth is …..

A

third molar

  • Followed by Max. lateral (in the third place)
  • Same for missing tooth
39
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The tooth that has a distal concavity at the CEJ, making scaling difficult is ……..

A

Max. first molar

40
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The most common tooth to have enamel pearls is ……

A

third molar

* Enamel pearl is focal mass of enamel apical to the CEJ

41
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The only tooth that is wider lingually than buccally is ……

A

Max. first molar

42
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The premolar most congenitally missing is ……

43
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How many cusps can be seen from the buccal view of the Mand. first molar?

44
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How many transverse ridges does the Mand. first & second molars have?

45
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The primate space is ……

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the natural space between primary teeth. Usually between the Max. lateral incisor and the canine, and the Mand canine & the first molar

46
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The widest primary tooth in B-L dimension is …..

A

second molar

47
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The most unique primary tooth is ….

A

Mand. first molar

  • Note: it has no central fossa, only two M & D triangular fossa
  • The most difficult tooth to restore
48
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What is the classification for pulp canals?

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  1. Class I: regular
  2. Class II: two canals leaving the chamber, later merge to exit in one canal
  3. Class III: two canals leaving the chamber, and leave the apex in two separate foramen
  4. Class IV: one canal leave the chamber, bifurcates later exiting in two foramen
49
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Tooth eruption usually starts when the root is ……

A

50% complete

  • Note: girls teeth erupt before boys
  • Teeth erupt in pairs
  • Mand. before Max.
50
Q

Mixed dentition starts with …… and ends with …..

A

eruption of first molar
exfoliation of primary Max. canine
* From 6 to 12 years

51
Q

Working and non working cusps order is reversed in case of ……..

A

cross bite occlusion

52
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The function of the temporomandibular ligament is …..

A

prevent posterior inferior displacement of the condyle

53
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Mesiodens is …..

A

a supernumerary tooth between the Max. central incisors

54
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Dilaceration is ……

A

a bend in the root of a tooth

55
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Taurodontism is ……..

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a condition in molars where the body of the tooth and pulp chamber is enlarged vertically at the expense of the root.
Usually in Klinefelter syndrome, Down’s & amelogenesis imperfecta

56
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Dens evaginatus is …….

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a projection in the crown. Example is Talon cusp in the lingual surface of Max. lateral incisor

57
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Concrescence is …..

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Fusion of two completely formed teeth at their roots; must have confluent cementum

58
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Tooth fusion is ……

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fusion of two unique tooth buds; must have confluent dentin. Severity depends on the stage of tooth development at which the fusion occurs

59
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Gemination is ….

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Development of two crowns from one tooth bud; share a single root and root canal

60
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Wear facets develop at …… of Max. incisors & canines; and …….. of Mand. canines

A

L-I edge

F-I edge

61
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The function of the buccinator is ……

A

push the food under the molars
* It is originated from the pterygomandibular raphe & both alveolar processes. Its fibers crisscross & insert into the both muscles of the lips

62
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The mesial pulp horn in primary teeth is …. than the distal

63
Q

The mesial marginal ridge is more …… than the distal on the Mand. first premolar

A

cervical

* Unique to this tooth

64
Q

Cementum is deposited ………… tooth eruption

A

before, during & after

65
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Peritubular dentin is ……. mineralized than intertubular dentin

A

more (higher inorganic content)

* Also, less water, and stains lighter

66
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The wavy S shape of the dentinal tubule is due to …….

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decreasing the amount of space available for the tubules as they get longer and more interior

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