Trivia Flashcards
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Which cell type is responsible for the deposition of secondary dentin throughout life?
Answer: Odontoblasts
Odontoblasts remain viable throughout life and continuously produce secondary (physiologic) dentin.
In removable partial denture design, which component prevents vertical displacement of the denture toward soft tissue?
Answer: Rest
Rests (occlusal, cingulum, or incisal) provide vertical support by transmitting occlusal forces to the abutment teeth.
Which artery is the primary blood supply to the mandible?
Answer: Inferior alveolar artery
The inferior alveolar artery, a branch of the maxillary artery, is the principal blood supply to the mandible.
Which medication is considered the first-line treatment for mild-to-moderate acute dental pain in patients without contraindications?
Answer: Ibuprofen
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen are recommended as first-line analgesics for acute dental pain due to their anti-inflammatory mechanism.
What is the approximate pH at which enamel demineralization begins?
Answer: 5.5
Enamel begins to demineralize at a critical pH of approximately 5.5, known as the critical pH for enamel.
Which cranial nerve provides sensory innervation to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Answer: Cranial nerve V3 (mandibular division of trigeminal)
General somatic sensation of the anterior two-thirds of the tongue is carried by the lingual nerve, a branch of V3.
Ankylosis of a primary tooth most commonly causes which clinical problem?
Answer: Infraocclusion and impaction of the successor
Ankylosed primary teeth become submerged (infraoccluded) as surrounding bone grows, potentially blocking eruption of the permanent successor.