The Supporting Structures Of The Teeth

Question 1

Mucous membrane and fibrous connective tissue that covers the alveolar process of the jaws and surrounds the necks of the teeth

Answer 1

Gingiva

Question 2

Bone that surrounds and supports the teeth in the maxilla and mandible

Answer 2

Alveolar process

Question 3

Crowns of the mandibular arch are inclined which way?

Answer 3

Lingual (2nd premolar and back)

Question 4

Crowns of the maxillary teeth are inclined which way?

Answer 4

Facial

Question 5

Inclination of the tooth from the vertical axis

Described in terms of root inclinations

Answer 5

Axial inclination

Question 6

Formative, supportive and sensory connective tissue between the root and its alveolus
Fibrous attachment of the tooth cementum to the alveolar bone

Answer 6

Periodontal membrane (ligament)

Question 7

Describe the compensating curve for the mandibular arch

Answer 7

Concave

Question 8

What is the intention of the compensating curve

Answer 8

To offset the long axis of the teeth from the vertical long axis of the body
Meant to place force on the long axis of the tooth (axial loading)

Question 9

An occlusal curve running laterally across the arch

Compliments the path of the condyle during movements of the mandible

Answer 9

Curve of wilson

Question 10

Cavity or socket in the alveolar process of the maxilla and the mandible in which the root of the tooth is fixed

Answer 10

Alveolus

Question 11

An occlusal curve running antero-posteriorly from the point of the mandibular canine along the points of the buccal cusps of the mandibular posterior teeth
Related to maxillary teeth as well

Answer 11

Curve of spee

Question 12

Describe the compensating curve for the maxillary arch

Answer 12

Convex

Question 13

A 3D curvature of the occlusal plane as a result of the curve of spee and wilson

Answer 13

Compensating occlusal plane (compensating curve)