Question 1

Enamel is twice as thick in permanent teeth as it is in primary teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which permanent tooth develops without a primary predecessor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Molar 
B)  Incisor 
C)  Canine 
D)  Premolar 
A)  Molar 
B)  Incisor 
C)  Canine 
D)  Premolar

Question 3

The prefunctional eruptive phase is characterized by dormancy in the tissues overlying,surrounding,and underlying the teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The reduced enamel epithelium fuses with the oral epithelium during prefunctional eruption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which defines the functional eruption phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first phase of tooth eruption, which includes eruptive movements during crown formation 
B)  The final stage, which includes occlusal wear of the enamel 
C)  The process of initiation of root development into the oral cavity 
D)  The final stage, in which the teeth require adjustments relative to the bony crypt 
A)  The first phase of tooth eruption, which includes eruptive movements during crown formation 
B)  The final stage, which includes occlusal wear of the enamel 
C)  The process of initiation of root development into the oral cavity 
D)  The final stage, in which the teeth require adjustments relative to the bony crypt

Question 6

The mixed dentition phase occurs from approximately _____ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  birth to 2 
B)  3 to 6 
C)  8 to 12 
D)  13 to 18 
A)  birth to 2 
B)  3 to 6 
C)  8 to 12 
D)  13 to 18

Question 7

Shedding is the loss of mixed dentition caused by resorption of the roots.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ______ stage of tooth development contains permanent and primary teeth in various stages of formation.

Accepted Answer

A)  preeruptive 
B)  mixed dentition 
C)  late prefunctional 
D)  functional eruptive 
A)  preeruptive 
B)  mixed dentition 
C)  late prefunctional 
D)  functional eruptive

Question 9

Briefly describe why humans are considered diphyodonts.

Accepted Answer

Because th

Question 10

Tooth eruption is clinically seen as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Light and dark bands 
B)  Interlocking of the rods 
C)  Blanching of the mucosa 
D)  Crystallization of the enamel rods 
A)  Light and dark bands 
B)  Interlocking of the rods 
C)  Blanching of the mucosa 
D)  Crystallization of the enamel rods

Enamel is twice as thick in permanent teeth as it is in primary teeth.

Which permanent tooth develops without a primary predecessor?

The prefunctional eruptive phase is characterized by dormancy in the tissues overlying,surrounding,and underlying the teeth.

The reduced enamel epithelium fuses with the oral epithelium during prefunctional eruption.

Which defines the functional eruption phase?

The mixed dentition phase occurs from approximately _____ years of age.

Shedding is the loss of mixed dentition caused by resorption of the roots.

The ______ stage of tooth development contains permanent and primary teeth in various stages of formation.

Briefly describe why humans are considered diphyodonts.

Tooth eruption is clinically seen as which of the following?

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

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters

Exam 6: Eruption and Shedding of the Teeth

Enamel is twice as thick in permanent teeth as it is in primary teeth.

Which permanent tooth develops without a primary predecessor?

The prefunctional eruptive phase is characterized by dormancy in the tissues overlying,surrounding,and underlying the teeth.

The reduced enamel epithelium fuses with the oral epithelium during prefunctional eruption.

Which defines the functional eruption phase?

The mixed dentition phase occurs from approximately _____ years of age.

Shedding is the loss of mixed dentition caused by resorption of the roots.

The ______ stage of tooth development contains permanent and primary teeth in various stages of formation.

Briefly describe why humans are considered diphyodonts.

Tooth eruption is clinically seen as which of the following?

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

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters