Question 1

The alveolar bone proper of the jaws in a mature adult refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cancellous bone between the alveoli. 
B)  layer of compact bone lining the alveolus. 
C)  part of the jaw that houses the teeth. 
D)  bone surrounding the lamina dura. 
A)  cancellous bone between the alveoli. 
B)  layer of compact bone lining the alveolus. 
C)  part of the jaw that houses the teeth. 
D)  bone surrounding the lamina dura.

Question 2

Which of the following types of dental tissue provides the vascular nutrition for the tooth's cementum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dentin 
B)  Epithelial cells 
C)  Periodontal ligament 
D)  Alveolar process 
A)  Dentin 
B)  Epithelial cells 
C)  Periodontal ligament 
D)  Alveolar process

Question 3

Which of the following situations can be present at the cementoenamel junction in a mature tooth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cementum overlaps enamel. 
B)  Enamel overlaps cementum. 
C)  Dentin overlaps enamel. 
D)  Pulp overlaps cementum or dentin. 
A)  Cementum overlaps enamel. 
B)  Enamel overlaps cementum. 
C)  Dentin overlaps enamel. 
D)  Pulp overlaps cementum or dentin.

Question 4

The alveolar process between two neighboring teeth is specifically called the _____ bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  interdental 
B)  basal 
C)  interradicular 
D)  trabecular 
A)  interdental 
B)  basal 
C)  interradicular 
D)  trabecular

Question 5

The anchorage of the tooth to the alveolar process is mediated through which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interdental ligament 
B)  Sharpey fibers 
C)  Oxytalan fibers 
D)  Both Sharpey and oxytalan fibers 
A)  Interdental ligament 
B)  Sharpey fibers 
C)  Oxytalan fibers 
D)  Both Sharpey and oxytalan fibers

Question 6

Which of the following structures is not considered part of the periodontium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alveolar process 
B)  Cementum 
C)  Basal bone 
D)  Periodontal ligament 
A)  Alveolar process 
B)  Cementum 
C)  Basal bone 
D)  Periodontal ligament

Question 7

Cellular cementum is most likely found around which of the following root regions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cervical part of the root 
B)  Entire root of an unerupted tooth 
C)  Apical part of the root 
D)  Furcation region of the root 
A)  Cervical part of the root 
B)  Entire root of an unerupted tooth 
C)  Apical part of the root 
D)  Furcation region of the root

Question 8

The lamina dura noted on radiographs corresponds to which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basal bone of the both jaws 
B)  Buccal and lingual cortical plates of the jaws 
C)  Supporting cancellous bone between the teeth 
D)  Alveolar bone proper of the alveolar process 
A)  Basal bone of the both jaws 
B)  Buccal and lingual cortical plates of the jaws 
C)  Supporting cancellous bone between the teeth 
D)  Alveolar bone proper of the alveolar process

Question 9

With occlusal trauma,there can be a widening of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  periodontal space. 
B)  periodontal ligament. 
C)  lamina dura. 
D)  periodontal space, periodontal ligament, and lamina dura. 
A)  periodontal space. 
B)  periodontal ligament. 
C)  lamina dura. 
D)  periodontal space, periodontal ligament, and lamina dura.

Question 10

Which of the following fiber groups is a part of the alveodental ligament on a single-rooted adult tooth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circular ligament 
B)  Interdental ligament 
C)  Gingival fiber group 
D)  Apical group 
A)  Circular ligament 
B)  Interdental ligament 
C)  Gingival fiber group 
D)  Apical group

The alveolar bone proper of the jaws in a mature adult refers to the:

Which of the following types of dental tissue provides the vascular nutrition for the tooth's cementum?

Which of the following situations can be present at the cementoenamel junction in a mature tooth?

The alveolar process between two neighboring teeth is specifically called the _____ bone.

The anchorage of the tooth to the alveolar process is mediated through which of the following?

Which of the following structures is not considered part of the periodontium?

Cellular cementum is most likely found around which of the following root regions?

The lamina dura noted on radiographs corresponds to which of the following structures?

With occlusal trauma,there can be a widening of the:

Which of the following fiber groups is a part of the alveodental ligament on a single-rooted adult tooth?

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Orofacial Development

Tooth Development and Eruption

Cells

Basic Tissue

Oral Mucosa

Gingival and Dentogingival Junctional Tissue

Head and Neck Structures

Enamel

Dentin and Pulp

Overview of Dentitions

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Exam 14: Periodontium: Cementum, Alveolar Process, and Periodontal Ligament

The alveolar bone proper of the jaws in a mature adult refers to the:

Which of the following types of dental tissue provides the vascular nutrition for the tooth's cementum?

Which of the following situations can be present at the cementoenamel junction in a mature tooth?

The alveolar process between two neighboring teeth is specifically called the _____ bone.

The anchorage of the tooth to the alveolar process is mediated through which of the following?

Which of the following structures is not considered part of the periodontium?

Cellular cementum is most likely found around which of the following root regions?

The lamina dura noted on radiographs corresponds to which of the following structures?

With occlusal trauma,there can be a widening of the:

Which of the following fiber groups is a part of the alveodental ligament on a single-rooted adult tooth?

Face and Neck Regions

Oral Cavity and Pharynx

Prenatal Development

Face and Neck Development

Orofacial Development

Tooth Development and Eruption

Cells

Basic Tissue

Oral Mucosa

Gingival and Dentogingival Junctional Tissue

Head and Neck Structures

Enamel

Dentin and Pulp

Overview of Dentitions

Permanent Anterior Teeth

Permanent Posterior Teeth

Primary Dentition

Temporomandibular Joint

Occlusion

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