Question 1

Alveolar bone is composed of all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collagen 
B)  Intercellular substance 
C)  Apatite crystals 
D)  Lamina dura 
A)  Collagen 
B)  Intercellular substance 
C)  Apatite crystals 
D)  Lamina dura

Question 2

The mucogingival junction joins the free and attached gingiva.There is a raised line on the surface of the mucogingival junction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
C)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
C)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false.

Question 3

The periodontium,composed of tissues that support teeth,includes which of the following structures (Select all that apply. )?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attached gingiva 
B)  Cementum 
C)  Dentin 
D)  Alveolar bone 
E)  All of the above are part of the periodontium. 
A)  Attached gingiva 
B)  Cementum 
C)  Dentin 
D)  Alveolar bone 
E)  All of the above are part of the periodontium.

Question 4

Cementum that is free of embedded cementoblasts is clear and without structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

With regard to apposition and resorption,on which tissue are these activities MOST active?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dentin 
B)  Bone 
C)  Cementum 
D)  Periodontal ligament 
A)  Dentin 
B)  Bone 
C)  Cementum 
D)  Periodontal ligament

Question 6

MATCHING
Evaluation,diagnosis,and treatment of gingival and periodontal conditions require a sound understanding of the structure of the gingival unit and periodontal attachment apparatus.Match the gingival structure with its corresponding description.
-Stratified squamous epithelium

Accepted Answer

A) Free gingiva located in triangular interdental spaces 
B) Located apical to the mucogingival junction 
C) Extends from base of gingival sulcus to mucogingival junction 
D) Surface covering of attached gingiva 
E) Extends from free gingival margin to base of gingival sulcus
F)Responsible for darker-colored gingiva
G)Composition of underlying mucosa of gingiva 
A) Free gingiva located in triangular interdental spaces 
B) Located apical to the mucogingival junction 
C) Extends from base of gingival sulcus to mucogingival junction 
D) Surface covering of attached gingiva 
E) Extends from free gingival margin to base of gingival sulcus
F)Responsible for darker-colored gingiva
G)Composition of underlying mucosa of gingiva

Question 7

Which of the following are functions of the attachment apparatus (Select all that apply. )?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutritive 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Formative 
D)  Sensory 
A)  Nutritive 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Formative 
D)  Sensory

Question 8

MATCHING
Evaluation,diagnosis,and treatment of gingival and periodontal conditions require a sound understanding of the structure of the gingival unit and periodontal attachment apparatus.Match the gingival structure with its corresponding description.
-Attached gingiva

Accepted Answer

A) Free gingiva located in triangular interdental spaces 
B) Located apical to the mucogingival junction 
C) Extends from base of gingival sulcus to mucogingival junction 
D) Surface covering of attached gingiva 
E) Extends from free gingival margin to base of gingival sulcus
F)Responsible for darker-colored gingiva
G)Composition of underlying mucosa of gingiva 
A) Free gingiva located in triangular interdental spaces 
B) Located apical to the mucogingival junction 
C) Extends from base of gingival sulcus to mucogingival junction 
D) Surface covering of attached gingiva 
E) Extends from free gingival margin to base of gingival sulcus
F)Responsible for darker-colored gingiva
G)Composition of underlying mucosa of gingiva

Question 9

The gingival transseptal fibers extend from the cementum of one tooth to the alveolar process of adjacent teeth.The oblique gingival fibers are circular bands of connective tissue that surround teeth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
C)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
C)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false.

Question 10

On a radiograph,the alveolar bone that surrounds the tooth is called supraperiosteal bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

MATCHING
Evaluation,diagnosis,and treatment of gingival and periodontal conditions require a sound understanding of the structure of the gingival unit and periodontal attachment apparatus.Match the gingival structure with its corresponding description.
-Dense collagen fibers

Accepted Answer

A) Free gingiva located in triangular interdental spaces 
B) Located apical to the mucogingival junction 
C) Extends from base of gingival sulcus to mucogingival junction 
D) Surface covering of attached gingiva 
E) Extends from free gingival margin to base of gingival sulcus
F)Responsible for darker-colored gingiva
G)Composition of underlying mucosa of gingiva 
A) Free gingiva located in triangular interdental spaces 
B) Located apical to the mucogingival junction 
C) Extends from base of gingival sulcus to mucogingival junction 
D) Surface covering of attached gingiva 
E) Extends from free gingival margin to base of gingival sulcus
F)Responsible for darker-colored gingiva
G)Composition of underlying mucosa of gingiva

Exam 8: Supporting Structures

Alveolar bone is composed of all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The mucogingival junction joins the free and attached gingiva.There is a raised line on the surface of the mucogingival junction.

The periodontium,composed of tissues that support teeth,includes which of the following structures (Select all that apply. )?

Cementum that is free of embedded cementoblasts is clear and without structure.

With regard to apposition and resorption,on which tissue are these activities MOST active?

MATCHING Evaluation,diagnosis,and treatment of gingival and periodontal conditions require a sound understanding of the structure of the gingival unit and periodontal attachment apparatus.Match the gingival structure with its corresponding description. -Stratified squamous epithelium

Which of the following are functions of the attachment apparatus (Select all that apply. )?

MATCHING Evaluation,diagnosis,and treatment of gingival and periodontal conditions require a sound understanding of the structure of the gingival unit and periodontal attachment apparatus.Match the gingival structure with its corresponding description. -Attached gingiva

The gingival transseptal fibers extend from the cementum of one tooth to the alveolar process of adjacent teeth.The oblique gingival fibers are circular bands of connective tissue that surround teeth.

On a radiograph,the alveolar bone that surrounds the tooth is called supraperiosteal bone.

MATCHING Evaluation,diagnosis,and treatment of gingival and periodontal conditions require a sound understanding of the structure of the gingival unit and periodontal attachment apparatus.Match the gingival structure with its corresponding description. -Dense collagen fibers

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The Tooth: Functions and Terms

Fundamental and Preventive Curvatures

Dentition

Development, form, and Eruption

Occlusion

Dental Anomalies

Clinical Considerations

Tooth Identification

Root Morphology

Incisors

Canines

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Deciduous Dentition

Basic Tissues

Development of Orofacial Complex

Dental Lamina and Enamel Organ

Enamel, Dentin, and Pulp

Root Formation and Attachment Apparatus

Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

Oral Mucous Membrane

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Histology of the Salivary Glands

Osteology of the Skull

Nose, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses

Muscles of Mastication, Hyoid Muscles, and Sternocleidomastoid and Trapezius Muscles

Tempo-romandibular Joint

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Soft Palate and Pharynx

Arterial Supply and Venous Drainage

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Nervous System

Lymphatics and Spread of Dental Infection

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