Question 1

Why is cementum insensitive to pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cementum is more permeable than dentin. 
B)  Dentin forms more quickly than cementum. 
C)  Cells deep within the cementum are less active. 
D)  Cementum has no nerve or blood vessel innervation. 
A)  Cementum is more permeable than dentin. 
B)  Dentin forms more quickly than cementum. 
C)  Cells deep within the cementum are less active. 
D)  Cementum has no nerve or blood vessel innervation.

Question 2

Inner root sheath cells form the cellular-acellular cementum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Intermediate cementum lies between the ___________ and the secondary cementum.

Accepted Answer

A)  enamel 
B)  periodontal tissue 
C)  granular layer of Tomes 
D)  cellular-acellular cementum 
A)  enamel 
B)  periodontal tissue 
C)  granular layer of Tomes 
D)  cellular-acellular cementum

Question 4

Cementum is highly vascularized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Incremental lines in cementum indicate _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  trauma 
B)  rhythmic deposition 
C)  developmental anomalies 
D)  the presence of odontocytes 
A)  trauma 
B)  rhythmic deposition 
C)  developmental anomalies 
D)  the presence of odontocytes

Question 6

A ________ ________ is created by the deposition of cementum following resorption.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ ________ is created by the...

Question 7

Cementum is a lustrous pale yellow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cementum resorption is a characteristic of aging cementum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cementum is devoid of elastic fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Intermediate cementum overlies dentin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which condition occurs most often?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cementum meets the enamel. 
B)  Cementum forms on the enamel. 
C)  Enamel forms over the cementum. 
D)  A gap occurs between the cementum and enamel. 
A)  Cementum meets the enamel. 
B)  Cementum forms on the enamel. 
C)  Enamel forms over the cementum. 
D)  A gap occurs between the cementum and enamel.

Question 12

Intermediate cementum is softer than dentin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cementum resorption is rare,even in older patients.In fact,cementum is more resistant to resorption than bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Why is cementum insensitive to pain?

Inner root sheath cells form the cellular-acellular cementum.

Intermediate cementum lies between the ___________ and the secondary cementum.

Cementum is highly vascularized.

Incremental lines in cementum indicate _________.

A is created by the deposition of cementum following resorption.

Cementum is a lustrous pale yellow.

Cementum resorption is a characteristic of aging cementum.

Cementum is devoid of elastic fibers.

Intermediate cementum overlies dentin.

Which condition occurs most often?

Intermediate cementum is softer than dentin.

Cementum resorption is rare,even in older patients.In fact,cementum is more resistant to resorption than bone.

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 the Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters

Exam 10: Cementum

Why is cementum insensitive to pain?

Inner root sheath cells form the cellular-acellular cementum.

Intermediate cementum lies between the ___________ and the secondary cementum.

Cementum is highly vascularized.

Incremental lines in cementum indicate _________.

A ________ ________ is created by the deposition of cementum following resorption.

Cementum is a lustrous pale yellow.

Cementum resorption is a characteristic of aging cementum.

Cementum is devoid of elastic fibers.

Intermediate cementum overlies dentin.

Which condition occurs most often?

Intermediate cementum is softer than dentin.

Cementum resorption is rare,even in older patients.In fact,cementum is more resistant to resorption than bone.

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 the Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters

A is created by the deposition of cementum following resorption.