Missed Questions Flashcards
1
Q
With age, the pulp chamber shrinks due to…
How is the structure?
A
the continual deposition of dentin, but never fully disappears.
Structural changes collectively result in teeth that are less sensitive and susceptible to pain–thus, nerves and vessels decrease rather than increase, cell numbers decrease, and collagen fibrosity increases.
2
Q
On the crown of a permanent central incisor, all of the following structures are considered boundaries of the lingual fossa, EXCEPT
A
Linguogingival fissure
3
Q
Which permanent tooth is largest mesiodistally?
A
Mandibular 1st molar
