Root Morphology Flashcards
Define morphology
- the biological study of the form and structure of living organisms.
- Study of the form and structure of the tooth
- More specifically the study of the form and structure of the root
Know the normal location of the CEJ in relationship to the gingival margin and level of bone in a healthy person
- The CEJ in healthy individuals is usually located at the gingival margin
- The CEJ in healthy individuals is normally about 2.00mm above the level of the bone
Th ___ is where the cementum and enamel meet
CEJ
The cementum overlaps the enamel in ___ of the population.
60%
The cementum end to end relationship in ___ of the population.
30 %
The cementum and enamel do not meet in __ of the population.
10%
Know which teeth present with grooves on the roots, and where the grooves are located.
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Most difficult root morphologies to treat
Furcations- Distal furcation of the maxillary molars are the most difficult.
Mesial developmental depression- (called mesial root groove by most practitioners) of the maxillary first premolar.
Mesial groove- of the mesial root of the mandibular first molar.