Question 1

Blood vessels and nerves penetrate the lamina dura.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which is identified radiographically as the lamina dura?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pulp 
B)  Cementum 
C)  Sharpey fibers 
D)  Alveolar bone proper 
A)  Pulp 
B)  Cementum 
C)  Sharpey fibers 
D)  Alveolar bone proper D

Question 3

Tension and compression during tooth movement result in bone loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

___________ canals pass through the long axis of the bone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ canals pass through the long axis...

Question 5

Name the two components of the alveolar process.

Accepted Answer

Alveolar b

Question 6

Which movement is associated with tooth loss or hypereruption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body 
B)  Tipping 
C)  Rotation 
D)  Mesial drift 
A)  Body 
B)  Tipping 
C)  Rotation 
D)  Mesial drift

Question 7

The alveolar crest is located _______ mm below the dentinoenamel junction.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  3 to 4 
C)  1.2 to 1.5 
D)  2.5 to 3.2 
A)  10 
B)  3 to 4 
C)  1.2 to 1.5 
D)  2.5 to 3.2

Question 8

Maintenance of the alveolar bone and cementum is reliant on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resorption 
B)  Tooth function 
C)  Routine professional dental care 
D)  Periods of masticatory inactivity 
A)  Resorption 
B)  Tooth function 
C)  Routine professional dental care 
D)  Periods of masticatory inactivity

Question 9

When a tooth is lost,the adjacent supporting tissues are also lost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Tooth loss causes loss of periodontal fibers,as well as loss of _______ ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tooth loss causes loss of periodontal fibers,as...

Question 11

Cemental fiber bundles are usually ________ and _________ than those of the alveolar bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  larger, less numerous 
B)  larger, more numerous 
C)  smaller, less numerous 
D)  smaller, more numerous 
A)  larger, less numerous 
B)  larger, more numerous 
C)  smaller, less numerous 
D)  smaller, more numerous

Question 12

Identify and describe two types of bone loss.

Accepted Answer

Fenestration occurs when the a

Question 13

Teeth are slightly more mobile in the _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teeth are slightly more mobile in the...

Question 14

Fenestration is best defined as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coronal border of the alveolar process 
B)  Bone loss in the coronal area of the root 
C)  Bone loss where the apical root penetrates cortical bone 
D)  Bundle of collagen fibers embedded in the alveolar bone proper 
A)  Coronal border of the alveolar process 
B)  Bone loss in the coronal area of the root 
C)  Bone loss where the apical root penetrates cortical bone 
D)  Bundle of collagen fibers embedded in the alveolar bone proper

Question 15

Collagen fibers embedded in the alveolar bone proper are called ____________ fibers.

Accepted Answer

A)  alveolar 
B)  gingival 
C)  Sharpey 
D)  transseptal 
A)  alveolar 
B)  gingival 
C)  Sharpey 
D)  transseptal

Question 16

Hyalinization of the periodontal ligament is caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mesial drift 
B)  Traumatic compression 
C)  Eruption of permanent teeth 
D)  Gradual orthodontic movement 
A)  Mesial drift 
B)  Traumatic compression 
C)  Eruption of permanent teeth 
D)  Gradual orthodontic movement

Question 17

Bone marrow is the smallest organ in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Profound change occurs in the dense compact bone of an aging edentulous mandible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Mesial drift is a significant occurrence during the deciduous dentition period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The alveolar crest is ___________ in the molar region.

Accepted Answer

A)  flat 
B)  peaked 
C)  rounded 
D)  scalloped 
A)  flat 
B)  peaked 
C)  rounded 
D)  scalloped

Blood vessels and nerves penetrate the lamina dura.

Which is identified radiographically as the lamina dura?

Tension and compression during tooth movement result in bone loss.

___________ canals pass through the long axis of the bone.

Name the two components of the alveolar process.

Which movement is associated with tooth loss or hypereruption?

The alveolar crest is located _______ mm below the dentinoenamel junction.

Maintenance of the alveolar bone and cementum is reliant on which of the following?

When a tooth is lost,the adjacent supporting tissues are also lost.

Tooth loss causes loss of periodontal fibers,as well as loss of _ __.

Cemental fiber bundles are usually and _ than those of the alveolar bone.

Identify and describe two types of bone loss.

Teeth are slightly more mobile in the _______________.

Fenestration is best defined as which of the following?

Collagen fibers embedded in the alveolar bone proper are called ____________ fibers.

Hyalinization of the periodontal ligament is caused by which of the following?

Bone marrow is the smallest organ in the body.

Profound change occurs in the dense compact bone of an aging edentulous mandible.

Mesial drift is a significant occurrence during the deciduous dentition period.

The alveolar crest is ___________ in the molar region.

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: Periodontal Ligament

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters

Exam 12: Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Blood vessels and nerves penetrate the lamina dura.

Which is identified radiographically as the lamina dura?

Tension and compression during tooth movement result in bone loss.

___________ canals pass through the long axis of the bone.

Name the two components of the alveolar process.

Which movement is associated with tooth loss or hypereruption?

The alveolar crest is located _______ mm below the dentinoenamel junction.

Maintenance of the alveolar bone and cementum is reliant on which of the following?

When a tooth is lost,the adjacent supporting tissues are also lost.

Tooth loss causes loss of periodontal fibers,as well as loss of _______ ________.

Cemental fiber bundles are usually ________ and _________ than those of the alveolar bone.

Identify and describe two types of bone loss.

Teeth are slightly more mobile in the _______________.

Fenestration is best defined as which of the following?

Collagen fibers embedded in the alveolar bone proper are called ____________ fibers.

Hyalinization of the periodontal ligament is caused by which of the following?

Bone marrow is the smallest organ in the body.

Profound change occurs in the dense compact bone of an aging edentulous mandible.

Mesial drift is a significant occurrence during the deciduous dentition period.

The alveolar crest is ___________ in the molar region.

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: Periodontal Ligament

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters

Tooth loss causes loss of periodontal fibers,as well as loss of _ __.

Cemental fiber bundles are usually and _ than those of the alveolar bone.