Intro Overview Flashcards
1
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Vital tooth tissue
A
Dentin and Cementum (not enamel)
2
Q
Linkage Analysis
A
Studies families with more than one affected individual
3
Q
Candidate Gene Analysis (Association Study)
A
Compares people with the disease (extrinsic- bacteria) to people with the disorder (intrinsic-genetic)
Case Control
4
Q
polymorphism
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2 or more alleles in population. may be benign or predispose to disease
5
Q
3 theories of dentin sensitvity
A
Dentin directly innervated
odontoblasts are receptors
hydrodynamic (prevailing)
6
Q
Oral Mucosa
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Keratinized- masticatory- hard palate, gingia
specialized- tongue
