In tooth dvlpment, dental papilla gives rise to__________
it forms at______stage
Neural Crest Cells derive into________
Dental papillia & follicle
T/F, stabillization of dental arch a fxn of periodontium ?
T
Tooth start erupting once_____of root length is completed ?
2/3
Mucogingival junction seperates____________?
ATTACHED gingiva & alveolar mucosa
What are the 3 parts of Gingival Epithelium
Oral (outer) epithelium, Sulcus epithelium, Junctional epithelium
Periodontium consist of which 4 parts ?
gingiva, periodontal ligament, root cementum, alveolar bone proper
Is alveolar mucosa part of gingiva ?
No
Gingival col (is/is not) keratinized
is not
Gingival collagen fibers are type____&_____
1 & 4
What are the 3 levels of keratinization ?
ortho, para and nonKeratinized
Which level of keratinization undergo complete keratinization
ortho
In parakeratinization epithelium, stratum corneum retains___________
pyknotic nuclei
Is junctional epithelium a keratinizing epithelium ?
No
Is sulcular epithelium a keratinizing epithelium ?
No
Is oral epithelium a keratinizing epithelium ?
Yes
________epithelium sits between internal & external basal lamina ?
Junctional
-________of junctional epithelium is firmly attached to enamel surface @________(level), which forms epithelial barrier against________
Internal basal lamina, CEJ level, plaque bacteria
The turnover time for junctional epithelium cells is_______days
~4-6
Junctional epithelial cells probably have_______property which is also found in macrophages
Endocytic
What is the definition of root cementum ?
mineralized but heterogeneous CONNECTIVE TISSUE