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Under which classification of gingival diseases and conditions is puberty-associated
gingivitis found? – Correct Answer-Plaque-Induced Gingival diseases modified by
systemic factors
A patient presents with a short, thick lingual frenum that results in limited tongue
movement affecting speech. Which is the most likely diagnosis of this condition? –
Correct Answer-Ankyloglossia
When is tooth eruption complete? – Correct Answer-Tooth has made contact with its
antagonists in opposing jaw
When does mixed dentition begin? – Correct Answer-Eruption of first permanent tooth
How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent dentition? – Correct Answer-20
The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular ridge is a transverse ridge. The oblique
ridge of a maxillary molar is an example of a transverse ridge. – Correct Answer-The
first statement is true and the second is false
Which factor makes aging enamel less susceptible to caries? – Correct Answer-reduced
permeability
Which groove is the most identifying characteristic of a three-cusp mandibular second
premolar? – Correct Answer-Distolingual
Which is true regarding the height of contour? – Correct Answer-Greatest elevation of
tooth either incisocervically or occlusocervically
How many primary and permanent teeth are typically present in an eight yr old child? –
Correct Answer-14 primary; 10 permanent
Which describes the junction of two surfaces of a crown? – Correct Answer-line angle
Which G.V. Black classification involves the proximal surfaces of anterior teeth including
the incised edge or angle? – Correct Answer-IV
Which ridge is a unique characteristic of permanent maxillary molars? – Correct Answer\u0002Oblique
Which division of the fifth cranial nerve innervates the temporomandibular joint? –
Correct Answer-Mandibular
Facial paralysis can result from damage to the motor neurons of which cranial nerve? –
Correct Answer-VII
Which is the target area for the inferior alveolar nerve block? – Correct Answer\u0002mandibular foramen on medial surface of mandible
Which salivary gland is encapsulated? – Correct Answer-Sublingual
Which type of joint is the temporomandibular? – Correct Answer-Synovial
Which peripheral nervous system and subdivision are responsible for a shutdown of
salivary gland secretion? – Correct Answer-autonomic; sympathetic
Destroyed enamel cannot reform since the cells that formed it no longer exist. Cavitated
enamel can repair itself by the incorporation of calcium and phosphate ions from saliva?<\/p>\n\n\n\n