Exam 21: Root Formation and Attachment Apparatus

The cortical plate is typically compact bone with an atypical periosteum.

The parts of the periodontal ligament embedded in cementum are known as cementocytes. The periodontal fibers surrounded by alveolar bone on the other side of the tooth socket are known as Sharpey's fibers.

Bone undergoes a remodeling process whereas cementum does not because the metabolic rate of bone is lower than that of cementum.

Immediately prior to root formation, the point where layers of outer enamel epithelium (OEE) meets inner enamel epithelium (IEE) is known as the cervical loop. This point is located at the most superficial point of the enamel organ.

By definition, alveolar bone or alveolar process is the bone of the upper or lower jaw that comprises the lamina dura for the teeth. Bone originates from the mesoderm.

Which is the most common relationship of the cementum to the enamel?

When a tooth is moved orthodontically, all of the following should occur EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

In the two cross-sectional views of alveolar bone depicted below, structure "a" illustrates the

Each of the following are classified as alveolodental fibers EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Osteoclasts can resorb bone, cementum, and dentin because their ability to resorb tissues is not specific to any one of these tissues.

The main fiber group for resisting occlusal stress is the

During the bell stage of root development the cervical loop is located at the deepest part of the enamel organ. The cervical loop and the epithelial diaphragm guide the shape and number of roots.

Bone reacts more favorably to stress than cementum because bone has a higher inorganic content.