Exam 11: Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Cemental spikes occur with excessive deposition around depleted fiber bundles.

Which change is associated with the aging of cementum and alveolar bone?

Which gingival fiber group extends between adjacent teeth?

Osteoclasts facilitate bone resorption in periodontal disease.

Osteoclasts arise from which type of cells within the blood vascular system?

Cementum is constantly being created as new fibers appear along the root surface.

Macrophages are normally present in the periodontal ligament.

The most important function of the periodontal ligament is to sense movement.

Which arises from the dental follicular tissue?

Receptors and nerves located in the periodontal ligament transmit information regarding pressure and mandibular position.

Which of the following best defines epithelial rests?