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periodontology
tissues of the peridontium
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Dentistry
Undergraduate 3
05/19/2014

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Term
what is the functional system of tissues that surround teeth and attaches them to bone. (attachment apparatus)
Definition
peridontium
Term
what are the tissues of the peridontium?
Definition

gingiva

 

pdl

 

cementum

 

alveolar bone

Term
what is the funtion of peridontium>?
Definition

seal around cervical portion of tooth

 

holds tissues against tooth for mastication

 

suspends tooth in socket

 

protects underlying dentin

 

surrounds and supports roots

Term
what are the 4 anatomical areas of the gingiva
Definition

-free gingiva

 

-gingival sulcus

 

-interdental gingiva

 

-attached gingiva

Term
what is the function of pdl
Definition
attachment to bone
Term
why is pdl important?
Definition

support

 

sensory

 

nutritive

 

formative

 

resorptive

Term
where does root cementum get its blood supply?
Definition
from pdl
Term
the boney projection that surrounds and supports the teeth  for function, fenestration, and dehiscence
Definition
alveolar bone
Term
what are the components of alveolar bone
Definition

cortical bone

cancelous bone

alveolus

alveolar bone proper

periostium

Term
what provides blood supply to maxilla?
Definition
Superior alveolar
Term
what supplies blood to mandible?
Definition
inferior alveolar
Term
lymphatic system for most periodontal tissues
Definition
submandibular
Term
lymphatic system for deep cervical nodes
Definition
palatal gingiva
Term
lymphatic system for gingiva of mandibular incisors
Definition
submental
Term
lymphatic system for gingiva of 3rd molars
Definition
jugulodigastric
Term
tissues of the body
Definition

epithelium

 

connective tissue

 

nerve

 

muscle 

Term
types of connective tissue
Definition

cartilage

 

bone

 

bone marrow

 

tonsils

 

fat

 

dental tissue(dentin, cementum, and pulp)

Term
what is the biological width?
Definition

2mm

 

1mm JE

 

1mm fiber bundles

Term
what are the fiber groups
Definition

alveolar

transeptal

horizontal

oblique

apical interradicular

Term
are there any blood vessels or nerves in cementum>
Definition
no blood vessels or nerves in cementum
Term
what is ideal bone height in health
Definition
crest located 1-2 mm apical to CEJ
Term
why does bleeding happen in pocket
Definition
ulcerated
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