Question 1

The overall general health of an individual affects the health of the periodontium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Fibroblasts are most concentrated in the _______ _________.

Accepted Answer

periodontal ligament

Question 3

Which of the following is found on the surface of cementum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibroblasts 
B)  Cementicles 
C)  Cementocytes 
D)  Cementoblasts 
A)  Fibroblasts 
B)  Cementicles 
C)  Cementocytes 
D)  Cementoblasts D

Question 4

Cemental spikes occur with excessive deposition around depleted fiber bundles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which arises from the dental follicular tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dentin 
B)  Enamel 
C)  Cementicles 
D)  Periodontium 
A)  Dentin 
B)  Enamel 
C)  Cementicles 
D)  Periodontium

Question 8

The periodontal ligament is thinnest in the midroot zone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The periodontal ligament performs which secondary function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulating and protecting the pulp 
B)  Forming cementum, bone, and enamel 
C)  Providing a sensory supply to the cementum 
D)  Supplying nutrients to the cementum and alveolar bone 
A)  Insulating and protecting the pulp 
B)  Forming cementum, bone, and enamel 
C)  Providing a sensory supply to the cementum 
D)  Supplying nutrients to the cementum and alveolar bone

Question 10

Macrophages are normally present in the periodontal ligament.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Cementoblasts repair resorbed cementum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Interstitial spaces contain _______ _______ and nerve trunks that maintain the vitality of the periodontal ligament (PDL).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interstitial spaces contain _______ _______ and nerve...

Question 13

Epithelial rests always occur along the root surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following best defines epithelial rest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diminished functional activity caused by aging 
B)  A decrease in the production of epithelial cells 
C)  A marking created by deposition of cementum 
D)  A mass of cells in the remnants of the root sheath 
A)  Diminished functional activity caused by aging 
B)  A decrease in the production of epithelial cells 
C)  A marking created by deposition of cementum 
D)  A mass of cells in the remnants of the root sheath

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Scalloping 
B)  Cellular hyperactivity 
C)  Increased cell reproduction 
D)  Fiber attachments cover the entire surface 
A)  Scalloping 
B)  Cellular hyperactivity 
C)  Increased cell reproduction 
D)  Fiber attachments cover the entire surface

Question 16

The periodontal ligament (periodontium)has a width of _________ mm.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.015 to 0.038 
B)  0.15 to 0.38 
C)  0.045 to 0.080 
D)  0.45 to 0.80 
A)  0.015 to 0.038 
B)  0.15 to 0.38 
C)  0.045 to 0.080 
D)  0.45 to 0.80

Question 17

______________ create and destroy collagen fibers,as needed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibroblasts 
B)  Osteoclasts 
C)  Macrophages 
D)  Cementoblasts 
A)  Fibroblasts 
B)  Osteoclasts 
C)  Macrophages 
D)  Cementoblasts

Question 18

List the five dentoalveolar fibers of the periodontal ligament.

Accepted Answer

Apical,horizontal,ob

Question 19

The jaw jerk reflex is a test for which structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pterygoid muscle 
B)  Trigeminal nerve 
C)  Periodontal ligament 
D)  Temporomandibular joint 
A)  Pterygoid muscle 
B)  Trigeminal nerve 
C)  Periodontal ligament 
D)  Temporomandibular joint

Question 20

The primary function of the periodontal ligament is to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Support the teeth. 
B)  Provide nutrition. 
C)  Transmit neural input. 
D)  Protect the cementum. 
A)  Support the teeth. 
B)  Provide nutrition. 
C)  Transmit neural input. 
D)  Protect the cementum.

The overall general health of an individual affects the health of the periodontium.

Fibroblasts are most concentrated in the _ ___.

Which of the following is found on the surface of cementum?

Cemental spikes occur with excessive deposition around depleted fiber bundles.

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

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

Which arises from the dental follicular tissue?

The periodontal ligament is thinnest in the midroot zone.

The periodontal ligament performs which secondary function?

Macrophages are normally present in the periodontal ligament.

Cementoblasts repair resorbed cementum.

Interstitial spaces contain _ _ and nerve trunks that maintain the vitality of the periodontal ligament (PDL).

Epithelial rests always occur along the root surface.

Which of the following best defines epithelial rest?

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

The periodontal ligament (periodontium)has a width of _________ mm.

______________ create and destroy collagen fibers,as needed.

List the five dentoalveolar fibers of the periodontal ligament.

The jaw jerk reflex is a test for which structure?

The primary function of the periodontal ligament is to do 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

Eruption and Shedding of the Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Cementum

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters

Exam 11: Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

The overall general health of an individual affects the health of the periodontium.

Fibroblasts are most concentrated in the _______ _________.

Which of the following is found on the surface of cementum?

Cemental spikes occur with excessive deposition around depleted fiber bundles.

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

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

Which arises from the dental follicular tissue?

The periodontal ligament is thinnest in the midroot zone.

The periodontal ligament performs which secondary function?

Macrophages are normally present in the periodontal ligament.

Cementoblasts repair resorbed cementum.

Interstitial spaces contain _______ _______ and nerve trunks that maintain the vitality of the periodontal ligament (PDL).

Epithelial rests always occur along the root surface.

Which of the following best defines epithelial rest?

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

The periodontal ligament (periodontium)has a width of _________ mm.

______________ create and destroy collagen fibers,as needed.

List the five dentoalveolar fibers of the periodontal ligament.

The jaw jerk reflex is a test for which structure?

The primary function of the periodontal ligament is to do 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

Eruption and Shedding of the Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Cementum

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters

Fibroblasts are most concentrated in the _ ___.

Interstitial spaces contain _ _ and nerve trunks that maintain the vitality of the periodontal ligament (PDL).