wilkins ch 14

Question 1

one of two structures that together create a cell junction and form an attachment between junctional epithelial cells and the tooth surface

Answer 1

hemidesmosome

Question 2

a fibrous change of the mucous membrane as a result of chronic inflammation

Answer 2

fibrosis

Question 3

tissue that surround and support the teeth

Answer 3

periodontium

Question 4

formation of pus

Answer 4

suppuration

Question 5

increase in size of tissue or organ caused by an increase in size of its constituent cells

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hypertrophy

Question 6

variation in gingival color related to complexion or race

Answer 6

pigmentation

Question 7

fibrous connective tissue that surround and attaches the roots of teeth to alveolar bone

Answer 7

ligament

Question 8

the act of chewing

Answer 8

mastication

Question 9

characterized by increased blood flow, increased permeability of capillaries and increased collection of defense cells and tissue fluid/usually produces alteratioins in color, size, shape and consistency of tissue

Answer 9

inflammation

Question 10

base of the sulucs; formed by cementum, periodontal ligament, and the alveolar bone

Answer 10

attachment

Question 11

a space between two natureal teeth

Answer 11

diastema

Question 12

the devfelopment of a horny layer of flattened epithelial cells

Answer 12

keritinization

Question 13

fiber-producing cell of the connective tissue

Answer 13

fibroblast

Question 14

the type of mucosal lining in which the stratified squamous epithelial cells retain their nuclei and cytoplasm

Answer 14

nonkeritinized

Question 15

contains leukocytes, degerated tissue elements, tissue fluids and microorganisms

Answer 15

pus

Question 16

the type of epithelial tissue that serves as a liner for the intraoral mucosal surfaces

Answer 16

oral

Question 17

junction between the attached gingiva and the alveolar mucosa

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mucogingival

Question 18

measuered from the CEJ to the base of the sulcus or pocket

Answer 18

attachment level

Question 19

abnormal thickening of the keratin layer (stratum coreum) of the epithelium

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hyperkeratosis

Question 20

fills the interproximal area between two teeth

Answer 20

papilla

Question 21

abnormal increase in colume of a tissue or organ caused by formation and growth of new normal cells

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hyperplasia

Question 22

narrow fold of mucous membrane that passes from a more fixed to a more movable area of the oral mucosa

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frenum

Question 23

the distance from the gingival margin to periodontal attachment at the base of the pocket

Answer 23

probing depth

Question 24

the pitted, orange peel appearance frequently seen on the surface of the attached gingiva

Answer 24

stippling

Question 25

from the cervical area of one tooth across to an adjacent tooth (on mesial or distal side only) to provide resistance to separation of teeth

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transseptal fibers

Question 26

from the cementum in the cervical region into the free gingiva to give support to the gingiva

Answer 26

dentogingival fibers

Question 27

from the root apex to adjacent surrounding bone to resist vertical forces

Answer 27

apical fibers

Question 28

from the root above the apical fibers obliquely toward the occlusal to resist vertical and unexpected strong forces

Answer 28

oblique fibers

Question 29

from the alveolar crest to free and attached gingiva to provide support

Answer 29

alveologingival fibers

Question 30

from the cervical cementum over the alveolar crest to blend with fibers of the periosteum of the bone

Answer 30

dentoperiosteal fibers

Question 31

from the cementum in the middle of each root to the adjacent alveolar bone to resist tipping of the tooth

Answer 31

horizontal fibers

Question 32

from the alveolar crest to the cementum just below cementoenamel junction to resist intrusive forces

Answer 32

alveolar crest fibers

Question 33

continuous around the neck of the tooth to help maintain the tooth in position

Answer 33

circumferential fibers

Question 34

from cementum between roots of mulitrooted teeth to adjacent bone to resist vertical and lateral forces

Answer 34

inerradicular fibers