Perio/Oral Structures Flashcards
1
Q
What does the periodontal ligament connect?
A
Lamina dura of the mandible to the cementum of the tooth
2
Q
T/F: The pterygomandibular fold is found on the palate.
A
FALSE
3
Q
Which is more anterior: hard or soft palate?
A
Hard palate
4
Q
What is the palatine raphe?
A
A structure that divides the palatine into two lateral sections
5
Q
Where is the incisive papilla?
A
Just behind the maxillary incisors on the hard palate.
6
Q
Describe a normal healthy gingiva.
A
Coral pink Dull Resilient Stippled Knife edge in profile Firm
NOT spongy
NOT shiny
7
Q
Which tongue papillae are found a row on the posterior third of the tongue?
A
Circumvallate papillae
8
Q
Which landmark marks the duct draining the submandibular salivary glands?
A
Sublingual caruncle
