1.What are the fibers called that are part of the periodontal ligament and are anchored into the bone?
2.Which structures make up the attachment apparatus of a tooth?
3.Which of the following is an age-related change observed in the periodontal ligament?
4.Which of the following characteristics is NOT true about the collagen molecule?
5.Identify the fibre group that is not considered a primary component of the periodontal ligament.
6.What is a distinctive characteristic of periodontal ligament fibroblasts?
7.At what stage of development does the future temporomandibular joint (T.M.J) begin to form?
8.What is the characteristic of the central part of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc?
9.What causes the periodontal ligament to become narrower in labially positioned mandibular canines as a person ages?
10.What is the primary role of the horizontal fibers in the periodontal ligament?
11.From which source do the remaining Malassez rests in the periodontal ligament originate?
12.Which type of fiber is the most plentiful within the periodontal ligament (PDL)?
13.Which of the following statements about osteoclasts is correct?
14.Where are Sharpey's fibers primarily located?
15.In which of the following main fiber types is the intermediate plexus missing?
16.What are the calcified bodies located within the periodontal ligament called?
17.To which structure are the main fibers of the periodontal ligament anchored?
18.In which type of cell does collagen production primarily take place?
19.What is the name of the bone next to the periodontal ligament that is rich in Sharpey's fibers?
20.Where is the intermediate plexus located?