Exam 11: Root Morphology

MATCHING Knowledge of anatomic features unique to root morphology is essential to assessment of periodontal and dental health.Match each anatomic feature with its corresponding description. -Pulp chamber

Pain within the root (root pain)can be elicited by which of the following (Select all that apply. )?

MATCHING Knowledge of anatomic features unique to root morphology is essential to assessment of periodontal and dental health.Match each anatomic feature with its corresponding description. -Apex

Dentin tubules can carry a stimulus from the root surface to the nerves in the pulp canal.

Blood vessels traveling through the apical foramen support nerves and odontoblasts because blood supply enables delivery of essential nutrients as well as removal of harmful products.

MATCHING Knowledge of anatomic features unique to root morphology is essential to assessment of periodontal and dental health.Match each anatomic feature with its corresponding description. -Furcation

Pressure and temperature responses are elicited by all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

MATCHING Knowledge of anatomic features unique to root morphology is essential to assessment of periodontal and dental health.Match each anatomic feature with its corresponding description. -Lateral foramen

A slight amount of mobility is not considered normal.Orthodontics can help with bone remodeling that can prevent even slight tooth mobility.

Teeth with curved roots afford resistance to apical and distal forces but are vulnerable to occlusal forces.Roots with triangular cross section are particularly vulnerable to lateral displacement.

Each of the following teeth frequently has two roots EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?