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Periodontology Exam || All Questions & Answers (Graded A+) Periodontology Exam || All Questions & Answers (Graded A+) What are the tissues of the periodontium? - ANSWER - periodontal ligament, gingiva, cementum, alveolar bone Where do ALL PDL fibers attach? - ANSWER - the cementum Fuctions of PDL - ANSWER - anchorage, transmits and resists occlusal forces, supplies nutrients, sensory functions, acts a shock absorber This fiber group is known as the interdental ligament and holds tee...

Periodontology Board Exam (2024) || All Questions & 100% Correct Answers Periodontology Board Exam (2024) || All Questions & 100% Correct Answers Periodontology is? - ANSWER - The study of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease affecting the periodontium What are the tissues of the periodontium? - ANSWER - 1. Periodontal ligament 2. Gingiva 3. Cementum 4. Alveolar bone Periodontal ligament is (PDL)? - ANSWER - The PDL is a connective tissue complex made up of fiber bund...

Periodontological Review Final Exam || Questions & Answers (Graded A+)Periodontological Review Final Exam || Questions & Answers (Graded A+)Periodontological Review Final Exam || Questions & Answers (Graded A+)Periodontological Review Final Exam || Questions & Answers (Graded A+)Periodontological Review Final Exam || Questions & Answers (Graded A+)What makes up the periodontium - ANSWER - Gingiva PDL Cementum Alveolar bone Function of the gingiva - ANSWER - Provides seal around cervical t...

Which of the following tissues is NOT part of the periodontium? a. Periodontal ligament b. Gingiva c. Cementum d. Alveolar mucosa correct answer: d. Alveolar mucosa During mastication, the tooth is cushioned from occlusal forces by the: a. Periodontal ligament b. Gingiva c. Cementum d. Alveolar bone correct answer: a. Periodontal ligament A patient has deep pockets and has had 3-month appointments with a dental hygienist for many, many years. At each visit, the hygienists who...

DHY 219 - Periodontology Final Exam Review || Questions & Answers (Rated A+) DHY 219 - Periodontology Final Exam Review || Questions & Answers (Rated A+) What are the tissues of the periodontium? - ANSWER - -gingiva -pdl -cementum -alveolar bone What are the functions of the pdl? - ANSWER - -transmit occlusal forces to bone -attaches teeth to bone -maintains position of gingival tissues -Resists impact of occlusal forces -*shock absorber* for nerves / vessels -supplies nutrients t...

DHY 219 - Periodontology Final Exam Review || Questions & Answers (Rated A+)DHY 219 - Periodontology Final Exam Review || Questions & Answers (Rated A+)DHY 219 - Periodontology Final Exam Review || Questions & Answers (Rated A+)DHY 219 - Periodontology Final Exam Review || Questions & Answers (Rated A+) What are the tissues of the periodontium? - ANSWER - -gingiva -pdl -cementum -alveolar bone What are the functions of the pdl? - ANSWER - -transmit occlusal forces to bone -attaches teeth...

What makes up the periodontium - Gingiva PDL Cementum Alveolar bone Function of the gingiva - Provides seal around cervical third Covers alveolar processes Holds tissue against tooth during mastication Functions of the PDL - Suspends and maintains tooth in socket Sensory Nutritive Formative Resorptive

What are the tissues of the periodontium? - -gingiva -pdl -cementum -alveolar bone What are the functions of the pdl? - -transmit occlusal forces to bone -attaches teeth to bone -maintains position of gingival tissues -Resists impact of occlusal forces -*shock absorber* for nerves / vessels -supplies nutrients to periodontal structures -transmits touch, pain and pressure sensation

Perio Final Exam (2024) || Questions & Answers (Expert Rated A+) Perio Final Exam (2024) || Questions & Answers (Expert Rated A+) Which tissue makes up the periodontium? A: Enamel, Cementum & PDL B: Gingiva, Cementum, Alveolar Bone & PDL C: Gingival connective tissue, cementum & alveolar bone D: Cementum, blood vessels and alveolar bone - ANSWER - B: Gingiva, Cementum, Alveolar Bone & PDL What structure does NOT serve as an attachment site for collagen fibers of the PDL? A: Cementum ...

HCB EXAM #1 - CHAPTER 1-6/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER ONE What 4 tissues comprise the periodontium? - Gingiva - Cementum - Periodontal Ligament -Alveolar Bone Gingiva protects underlying tooth-supporting structures of periodontium from the oral environment - the oral environment is exposed to a wide range of temperatures in food and drink, mechanical forces, and many oral bacteria. to accomplish these functions, the gingiva has several defense m...