Question 1

The alveolar process is composed of alveolar bone proper and the

Accepted Answer

A)  teeth. 
B)  gingiva. 
C)  supporting bone. 
D)  vermilion border. 
A)  teeth. 
B)  gingiva. 
C)  supporting bone. 
D)  vermilion border.

Question 2

Teeth are slightly more mobile in the

Accepted Answer

A)  morning. 
B)  early afternoon. 
C)  late afternoon. 
D)  evening. 
A)  morning. 
B)  early afternoon. 
C)  late afternoon. 
D)  evening.

Question 3

Profound change occurs in the dense compact bone of an aging edentulous mandible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Adult periodontitis causes loss of periodontal ligament (PDL)fibers as well as loss of

Accepted Answer

A)  cementum. 
B)  alveolar bone. 
C)  enamel. 
D)  dentin. 
A)  cementum. 
B)  alveolar bone. 
C)  enamel. 
D)  dentin.

Question 5

The alveolar process supports the roots of the teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Bone marrow is the smallest organ in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Once formed,fibers attached to the cementum cannot change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The size difference between a primary tooth and its permanent successor is the leeway space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which bone is regularly penetrated by collagen fiber bundles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bundle 
B)  Cortical 
C)  Haversian 
D)  Cancellous 
A)  Bundle 
B)  Cortical 
C)  Haversian 
D)  Cancellous

Question 10

Hyalinization of the periodontal ligament is caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mesial drift 
B)  Traumatic compression 
C)  Eruption of permanent teeth 
D)  Gradual orthodontic movement 
A)  Mesial drift 
B)  Traumatic compression 
C)  Eruption of permanent teeth 
D)  Gradual orthodontic movement

Question 11

When a tooth is lost,the adjacent supporting tissues are also lost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The alveolar process is composed of alveolar bone proper and the

Teeth are slightly more mobile in the

Profound change occurs in the dense compact bone of an aging edentulous mandible.

Adult periodontitis causes loss of periodontal ligament (PDL)fibers as well as loss of

The alveolar process supports the roots of the teeth.

Bone marrow is the smallest organ in the body.

Once formed,fibers attached to the cementum cannot change.

The size difference between a primary tooth and its permanent successor is the leeway space.

Which bone is regularly penetrated by collagen fiber bundles?

Hyalinization of the periodontal ligament is caused by which of the following?

When a tooth is lost,the adjacent supporting tissues are also lost.

Development and Structure of Cells and Tissues

Structure and Function of Cells, tissues, and Organs

Development of the Oral Facial Region

Development of the Face and Palate

Development of Teeth

Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

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Exam 12: Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

The alveolar process is composed of alveolar bone proper and the

Teeth are slightly more mobile in the

Profound change occurs in the dense compact bone of an aging edentulous mandible.

Adult periodontitis causes loss of periodontal ligament (PDL)fibers as well as loss of

The alveolar process supports the roots of the teeth.

Bone marrow is the smallest organ in the body.

Once formed,fibers attached to the cementum cannot change.

The size difference between a primary tooth and its permanent successor is the leeway space.

Which bone is regularly penetrated by collagen fiber bundles?

Hyalinization of the periodontal ligament is caused by which of the following?

When a tooth is lost,the adjacent supporting tissues are also lost.

Development and Structure of Cells and Tissues

Structure and Function of Cells, tissues, and Organs

Development of the Oral Facial Region

Development of the Face and Palate

Development of Teeth

Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters