week 2 Flashcards
(107 cards)
healthy gingiva
color:
contour:
consistency:
texture:
pale pink/salmon pink/coral pink
knife edged, scallop
firm
stippling
should gums bleed when you brush or floss?
no
macro-anatomy parts of the gingiva
marginal gingiva
attached gingiva
interdental papilla

what is the marginal gingiva in between?
the gingival sulcus ad marginal groove
what is the attached gingiva between?
the marginal groove and mucogingival junction
width of the attached gingiva
facial: greatest in the ______ region, narrower in the _______ region
linguals of mandible: greatest in _______; narrowest in the _______
incisor, posterior
molars, incisors
when will width of inadequate attached gingiva in childhood correct itself?
6-12 yrs
interdental papilla shape
anterior:
posterior:
pyramidal
col shaped
periodontal ligament space shape
shape depends on:
hour glass
- widest at apex and cervix, narrowest in middle
age and tooth function
if there is trauma to the tooth/periodontum, what happens to the PDL?
it can widen/change shape
PDL physical function
resistance to impact of occlusal force
transmission of occlusal force to bone
PDL formative and remodeling function
formation and resorption of bone and cementum
PDL nutritional function
via blood vessels; lymphatic drainage
PDL sensory function
transmitting tactile, pressure and pain
4 main functions of PDL
physical function
formative and remodeling function
nutritional function
sensory function
why is PDL important in implants?
the PDL is missing around implants
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what does the cementum cover?
the root surface
where do the fibers of the PDL attach?
to the cementum (Sharpey’s fiber)
is the cementum distinguishable on an X ray?
no
cementum is thickest at _______ and thinnest at ______
Apex
CEJ
what does the cementum do as a person ages?
thickens
What is Sharpey’s fiber?
Where the PDL attaches to cementum
what does the alveolar bone do?
Housing for the roots of the teeth
the alveolar process is part of the ______ and _________
maxilla
mandible
