Anatomic & Physiologic Considerations of Form & Function

1. The three major functions of human teeth, to which their general form, contours, and
alignment are directly related are:

2. ______ is the supporting tissues, both hard and soft, of a tooth.

3. T or F
_____The periodontum may suffer the consequences of anomalous natural tooth forms,
or iatrogenic imperfections.

4. Iatrogenic means:

5. The most primitive type of tooth crown is ___________ in shape.

6. Conical tooth shapes were most common in primitive:

7. An animal that has similarly shaped teeth, differing only in size is a _____________.

8. A conical tooth is shaped of ____ lobes.

9. T or F:
_____Jaw movement is not directly related to the form of the teeth.

10. T or F:
_____The jaws of homodont animals can only move in a hinge motion because the conical teeth lock into place when in occlusion, preventing movement

11. Circle all that apply. The purpose of the teeth of homodonts was to:
a. chew food
b. grind food
c. grasp food
d. combat

12. The evolutionary step that gave mammals much more diverse tooth structure was the
development of the:

13. Most mammalian teeth have _________ or more lobes

14. JEOPARDY QUESTION: “ This animal is an example of a fully heterodontic mammal, yet still lacks lateral jaw movements due to its interlocking cusps.”
__________________?

15. The most highly developed and complex teeth belong to the order of mammals known as:

16. T or F:
_____Some primates, such as the anthropoid ape have dental formulae identical to man, with the exception of having larger incisors and a little less lateral movement.

17. T or F:
______Humans have the most complex dental mechanism of all mammals.

18. T or F:
_____Human teeth are designed to masticate meat and plant foods.

19. All teeth of humans are made up of _____ or more lobes.

20. The group of mammals that display a greater range of jaw movement than humans do are
called:

21. Two animals in the undulate group of mammals are:

22. An Undulate is a:

23. T or F:
_____Undulates exhibit a extensive range of lateral jaw movement during mastication.

24. JEOPARDY QUESTION: “These anatomical divisions of a tooth are often separated by
distinguishable primary grooves, the patterns of which play a part in the form and function of each individual tooth.”

25. T or F:
All anterior teeth are made up of 5 lobes

26. Name the four lobes of anterior teeth:

27. The middle labial lobe of an anterior tooth is also called the ___lobe:

28. The lingual lobe of an anterior encompasses the:

29. Circle all that apply. Mamelons are:
a. found on the incisal edge of newly erupted anterior incisors
b. slightly rounded incisal terminations of the labial lobes.
c. found in the occlusal edge of newly erupted anterior incisors.
d. abraded away soon after eruption when the incisors are in functional
occlusion.
e. anatomical anomalies that self correct over time
f. may still remain in adults when the incisor has not been active in occlusion

30. T or F
:_____Linear, vertical depressions in the incisal portion of the labial surface of
anterior teeth are called mesiolabial and distolabial developmental depressions or grooves.

31. Most premolars exhibit four lobes, _________ buccal and ______ lingual.

32. The premolar which often has 5 lobes is the:

33. In the case of a mandibular second premolar the majority of the time, there are _____ lobes.

34. On MAND 2nd premolars, when 5 lobes are present, there are two lingual cusps; a
__ and a __cusp.

35. T or F:
_____Like the incisors, premolars also show evidence of lobe division in the form of
mesiolabial and distolabial developmental grooves.

36. When viewed from the occlusal, the buccal and lingual lobes are separated by the:

37. The lingual lobes of a MAND premolar are separated by:

38. T or F
:_____Normally, maxillary molars are formed from 5 lobes.

39. T or F:
_____ Lobes of MAX molars are named in the same manner as the cusps of the tooth (mesiobuccal lobe is also the mesiobuccal cusp)

40. T or F:
______Molars exhibit very faint buccal developmental depressions, but they are still
present.

41. T or F:_____Evidence of lobe separation on molars can is found in the occlusal
developmental grooves.

42. Buccal and lingual lobes of a MAX molar are separated by _________________

43. Lingual lobes of a MAX molar are separated by ______________________.

44. Buccal grooves of a MAX molar are separated by ________________________.

45. T or F:
_____Mandibular 1st molars normally have 5 cusps and 5 lobes.

46. T or F
:_____Mandibular molar lobes are named in the same manner as the cusps of the tooth

47. The fifth lobe of a MAND 1st molar forms the _________ cusp.

48. MAND 2nd and 3rd molars are made up of _____ lobes

49. T or F:
_____ The general arrangement of the arches and the inclinations of the individual
teeth are interrelated in such a manner as to allow the most efficient use of the forces of
mastication, while at the same time stabilizing and protecting the dental arches.

50. From the list below, select the qualities which match either the curve of Spee or Wilson.
I. Curve of Spee
II. Curve of Wilson
e. begins at the tips of the canines
d. Follows the buccal cusp tips of the premolars and
molars.
k. curves upward in an antero‐posterior direction
f. requires the MAX molars to be inclined mesially
j. requires the MAND molars to be inclined distally.
a. is a medio‐lateral curve of the occlusal plane of posterior teeth.
i. purpose is to compliment the paths of the condyles during movements of the mandible
c. requires that the crowns of mandibular posterior
teeth be inclined to the lingual
b. requires that the crowns of maxillary posterior teeth be inclined toward the buccal.
g. the curve becomes deeper posteriorly, causing the
inclination of molars to be grater than that of premolars
h. causes “LUBL” cusps to usually appear longer than
“BULL” cusps.

51. T or F:
_____The curve of Spee and Wilson run in directions that are more or less right
angles to eachother.

52. ______ is the combination of the curves of Spee and Wilson

53. T or F
:______Monson’s sphere would appear to be convex on the mandibular, and concave to the maxillary teeth.

54. The inclination of a tooth from a vertical axis is called ______________________.

55. Axial position is normally described in _______ and ______ directions.

56. T or F:
_____Axial position is described in terms of the inclination of the root, meaning thatthe crown will be facing the opposite way.

57. Match the tooth with its mesiodistal and/or faciolingual root axis position(s) (some
characteristics match more than one tooth).
TOOTH ROOT INCLINATION
a. MAX anteriors i. great lingual inclination
b. MAX premolars ii. are mesiodistally nearly straight or only have
very minor mesial root inclination
c. MAX molars iii. exhibit moderate to great buccal and distal
inclinations
d. MAND anteriors iv. Slightly toward the lingual
e. MAND premolars v. great inclination toward the lingual
f. MAND molars vi. Very slightly toward the mesial
vii. Slightly toward the distal
viii. some distal root inclination
ix. Moderately mesial

58. T or F:
______The MAX canine, an anterior tooth, has a root inclination that favors the mesial slightly.

59. Circle all that apply. When comparing MAND premolar faciolingual root inclination, the:
a. 1st premolar has a slight lingual incline.
b. 1st premolar has a slight buccal incline
c. 2nd premolar has a slight lingual incline
d. 2nd premolar has a slight buccal incline
e. the roots of both teeth are stright with no faciolingual incline

60. JEOPARDY QUESTION: “With the exception of incisal and occlusal views, the configuration
of all tooth crown surfaces can be placed into one of these three geometric shapes.”
____?

61. T or F:
_____ All permanent teeth in the mouth can be roughly described as having a
triangular outline, with the incisal or occlusal side forming the base of the triangle, and the cervical representing the shorter parallel side.

62. Arranged side by side from a facial view, trapezoidal shaped crowns form _____ and
_____ between each pair of adjacent teeth.

63.T or F:_____ As viewed from the proximal, all permanent anterior teeth exhibit a triangular shape, with the base of the triangle at the cervical, and the apex at the incisal.

64. The crowns of MAX posterior teeth have a proximal shape that is roughly ______________, with
the base at the cervical, and the buccolingual sides constricting toward the occlusal.

65. Mandibular posterior teeth, viewed from the proximal, have a geometric shape that
appears to be ____, with the crown inclined toward the ___.

66. Match the proximal view tooth shape to the function the shape helps with.
a. triangular i. functions as a wedge for tearing, biting, and incising food material, while the wider base provides needed strength for the crown form
b. rhomboidal ii. Allows for proper interlocking of the mandibular and
maxillary posterior teeth during mastication.
c. trapezoidal iii. Provides a wedge form which aids in the distribution
of forces during mastication, and facilitates the selfcleaning
process of the teeth

67. The places where teeth touch on their proximal sides are called ______________.

68. The only teeth in the mouth that have mesial to mesial contact points are the ________________.

69. T or F:
True____The most posterior teeth in the mouth do not have a distal contact point.

70. T or F:
_____Contact areas increase in size as a person ages. They start as a “point”, and
gradually wear to become a contact “area”. This is due the abrasion that occurs when
proximal surfaces of the teeth rub against eachother

71.
T or F:_____ Over time, because of proximal wear, the teeth in both arches drift to the
mesial.

72. The proper location of contact areas:
a. aids in stabilizing the dental arch
b. prevents food from slipping between the teeth
c. helps ease pain from mesial drift of teeth
d. helps gingival tissue stimulation

73.
T or F: _____The chronic packing of food can result to tissue inflammation and potentially a breakdown in the bony component of the periodontum.

74. The replacement of a proper contact point in dental restorations is considered to be:
a. important b. unimportant
c. helpful
d. extremely important

75.
T or F:_____Contact areas become more cervically located from anterior to posterior.

76.
T or F:_____ On an indivitual tooth, the distal contact point will be even with the mesial
contact.

77.
T or F:_____ The relative size of contact areas increases from anterior to posterior in each quadrant.

78.
T or F:_____Anterior teeth normally have contact points which are located to the buccal of center in the faciolingual dimension.

79. JEOPARDY QUESTION: “Best observed from the facial aspect, this triangular shaped area is found between adjacent teeth in the same arch cervical to the contact area.”_____?

80. Circle all that apply. Interproximal spaces are usually filled with a portion of the periodontum called:
a. gingival tissue
b. alveolar bone
c. interdental papilla
d. incicive papilla

71.
T or F:_____ Over time, because of proximal wear, the teeth in both arches drift to the
mesial.

72. The proper location of contact areas:
a. aids in stabilizing the dental arch
b. prevents food from slipping between the teeth
c. helps ease pain from mesial drift of teeth
d. helps gingival tissue stimulation

73.
T or F: _____The chronic packing of food can result to tissue inflammation and potentially a breakdown in the bony component of the periodontum.

74. The replacement of a proper contact point in dental restorations is considered to be:
a. important b. unimportant
c. helpful
d. extremely important

75.
T or F:_____Contact areas become more cervically located from anterior to posterior.

76.
T or F:_____ On an indivitual tooth, the distal contact point will be even with the mesial
contact.

77.
T or F:_____ The relative size of contact areas increases from anterior to posterior in each quadrant.

78.
T or F:_____Anterior teeth normally have contact points which are located to the buccal of center in the faciolingual dimension.

79. JEOPARDY QUESTION: “Best observed from the facial aspect, this triangular shaped area is found between adjacent teeth in the same arch cervical to the contact area.”_____?

80. Circle all that apply. Interproximal spaces are usually filled with a portion of the periodontum called:
a. gingival tissue
b. alveolar bone
c. interdental papilla
d. incicive papilla

81.
T or F: _____The triangle of an interproximal space is formed by alveolar bone at its cervical base, with the proximal surfaces of the teeth on its sides, and the contact area of the adjacentteeth as the apex.

82. The boundaries of an interproximal space are __, ___, and___.

83. The general triangular shape of an interproximal space is:
a. important to the health of the entire periodontum
b. especially important to proper stimulation of periodontum
c. aids in the slef‐cleaning process of the dentition
d. is important for maintaining the health of the apical foramen and nerves.

84. JEOPARDY QUESITON: “Diverging facially, lingually, incisally (occlusally) or cervically from a contact area, these are open spaces between the proximal surfaces of two adjacent teeth in the same arch.”____?

85.
T or F:_____Embrassures are named according to their location, which depends on the
aspect from which the teeth are viewed.

86. Match the aspect of the teeth with the embrasure(s) that may be seen from that aspect.
TOOTH VIEW VISIBLE EMBRASSURE
a. facial or lingual view i.incisal (occlusal)
b. incisal or occlusal ii. lingual
iii. labial (buccal)
iv. Cervical (gingival)

87. The ____ embrasure corresponds to the interproximal space.

88.
T or F:_____The cervical embrasure is normally smaller than the incisal (occlusal)
embrasure.

89.
T or F:_____The shape, length, and number of root branches are intimately related to a tooth’s form and function.

90.
T or F:_____The canine tooth has the longest and strongest root in both arches.

91.
T or F:_____Molars are multirooted to complement the increased size of the occlusal table, as they function in grinding.

92.
T or F: _____Roots are normally widest toward the cervical area and taper toward the apex.

93.
T or F:_____Anterior teeth and premolars normally have single roots, with the exception of the mandibular first premolar, which has two root branches, a buccal and a lingual.

94.
T or F:_____Maxillary molars normally possess 3 roots, with 1 lingual and 2 buccal branches.

95. MAND molars normally have 2 roots, one ____ and one _____.

96.
T or F:_____Ideally, if an imaginary line is drawn to bisect any embrasure space the two portions should be about equal in size and shape.

97.
T or F:_____If an embrasure is contoured asymmetrically it may affect the health of the
periodontium.

98. The two physiological purposes of proper embrasure form are:
__________________________________________________

99. Having overstimulation of periodontium from improper embrasure form may result in
potential breakdown of the periodontium. This being the case, having overprotection of the periodontium from improper embrasure form would may result in:
a. overgrowth of the periodontium
b. legions and pre‐cancerous conditions
c. potential breakdown of the periodontium
d. enamel fracture of teeth at the contact points from too much lateral pressure.

100.
T or F:_____In the anterior area of the mouth, embrasure form is a factor in the esthetics
function of the human dentition.

101.
True T or F:_____ From the facial aspect, incisal (occlusal) embrasures increase in relative size from the anterior teeth toward the posterior.

102.
T or F:_____ From the facial or lingual aspect, cervical (gingival) embrasures increase in relative size from anterior to posterior.

103. From the incisal aspect, the labial and lingual embrasures are ______ in size in anterior teeth.

105. When one side of an embrasure (tooth outline) has a certain contour, the other side of the embrasure will normally have ____________________.

106. In the statement given below, circle the correct words that make the statement true.
“As the contact area becomes more cervically located in a further posterior position in
the arch, the relative size of the incisal (occlusal) embrasure (increases / decreases), while the relative size of the cervical embrasure (increases / decreases). And as the contact area
moves farther to the buccal in posterior teeth, the (buccal / lingual) embrasure becomes
relatively larger.

107. ______ are the line or angle created by the junction of two crown surfaces of a tooth.

108. The two facial line angles of the anterior teeth are normally ____ when compared
to the lingual line angles of the same teeth.

109. Labial line angles are actually the facial termination of the facial:
a. lobes
b. developmental grooves
c. Mamelons d. embrasures

110.
T or F:_____ For any specific facial embrasure, they are normally located directly adjacent to each other in the faciolingual dimention.

111. Choose the correct answer: The mesiolabial line angle of a lateral incisor should belocated _________ the disto labial line angle of the adjacent central incisor.
\a. directly adjacent to
b. labial to
c. lingual to
d. cervical to

112.
T or F:_____Heights of contour on the facial and lingual surfaces on the crowns of teeth are an integral part of the master plan of tooth form and arrangement.

113.
T or F:_____The term “Height of contour” applies only to facial and labial surfaces, while the term “crest of curvature” applies only to mesial and distal surfaces.

114. JEOPARDY QUESTION: “Best seen from a proximal aspect, This term defines the greatest area of contour inciso and occlusocervically on the facial and lingual surfaces of a tooth.”_______?

115. Mesial and distal surfaces of teeth also have heights of contour, which correspond to the:
a. incisal or occlusal edges
b. proximal embrasures
c. tops of the free gingival
d. contact points

116. Choose the best answer: The importance of heights of contour to the physiology and state
of health of the periodontium is:
a. marginal
b. esthetic only
c. critical
d. functional

117. Circle all that apply: Heights of contour aid in the proper ___ and ___ of gingival tissue.

118. If contour is excessive, the flow of food and material will be deflected away from the
gingival, and inadequate stimulation of these tissues may result in their:
a. breakdown
b. healthy growth
c. necrosis d. abscess

119. When insuffiecient contour does not provide adequate protection, the overstimulation
or insult to the gingival tissues may result in their:
a. deterioration
b. healthy growth
c. ease of access to dental health professionals for care and cleaning
d. auto extraction.

120.
T or F:_____ The height of contour on the facial surfaces of all anterior and posterior teeth is located in the incisal (occlusal) third.

121.
T or F:_____ On the lingual surfaces of canines and incisors, the height of contour is found in the ______ third.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

122.
T or F:_____ The lingual height of contour for premolars and molars is located in the
middle or occlusal third.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

123. The line around the tooth where the enamel and the cementum meet is defined as the cementoenamel junction or _______________.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

124.
T or F_____The CEJ is a stable entity. In never moves. In contrast to the gingival line, whic can move over time.

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

125. Circle all that apply: the imaginary line which marks the level of termination of the
nonattached soft tissue surrounding the tooth is called the:
a. gingival line b. gingival margin
c. gingival crest
d. gingival summit

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

126. T or F:______The gingival line is variable, and is usually above the cervical line early in life,
often receding to a lower level as the victim becomes older. But it cannot recede lower than
the CEJ.

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

127. Circle the correct words to make the statement correct:
“ The gingival line separates root and (clinical / anatomical) crown, whereas the cervical
line separates the root and (clinical / anatomical).”

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

128.
T or F: _____ The gingival line is always observable clinically, while the CEJ is only visible
when not covered by soft tissue.

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

129. Choose the best answer: The _____ is the actual attachment of the soft tissue
of the mouth to the tooth.
a. epithelial tendon
b. attached gingival
c. periodontal ligament
d. epithelial ligament
e. none of the above

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

130. Circle all that apply: The epithelial attachment is different from the periodontal ligament n that.
a. they are separated by the lingual sulcus
b. the periodontal ligament covers a much larger area
c. the epithelial attachment secures soft tissue
d. the periodontal ligament secures bone to tooth root.
e. both are located in the same area of the tooth

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

131.
T or F:_____The epithelial attachment may migrate apically during the course of a person’s life, especially in the presence of periodontal disease.

132. Choose the best answer The epithelial attachment can actually be located close to the CEJ, but on the enamel of a tooth in _________ people.
a. young
b. old c. healthy
d. early evolutionary

133.
T or F: _____ On any given tooth, the depth of curvature of a CEJ is relative to the width and length measurements of the tooth, as well as the location of the proximal contact points.

134.
T or F:_____ Cervical lines are normally curved concave, bulging away from the apical on the facial and lingual sides of a teeth.

135.
T or F:_____The CEJ is normally curved convex toward the apical on the mesial and distal surfaces of teeth..

136. Circle the correct words to make the statement true:
“The amount (depth) of curvature in a CEJ on any individual tooth is normally greater on the (mesial / distal), as compared to the ( mesial / distal) surface.”

137.
T or F:_____Cervical lines on adjacent proximal surfaces of adjacent teeth have
approximately the same depth of curvature.

138.
T or F: _____The depth of curvature on all surfaces is greatest on central incisors, and decreases posteriorly.

139. JEOPARDY QUESTION: “Normally bulkier on posterior teeth, These ridges serve as the mesial and distal terminations of the occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth, as well as the lingualsurfaces of anterior teeth.”
_______?

140.
T or F:_____ In ideal dentition or restorations, marginal rigdes of adjacent teeth in the same arch should be at the same level of elevation.

141. Give at least one reason why marginal ridges would not be even in the mouth.___

142. Adjacent marginal ridges are normally shaped so that they create a small_____ for posterior teeth

143. Adjacent marginal ridges in anterior teeth are shaped so that they will create a
________________________.

144. In your own words, briefly describe why central grooves in posterior teeth tend to “line
up” with eachother in continuity.

145. In any restorative procedure, the _____anatomy of a tooth should normally be reproduced to preexisting form, location, and relative height or depth.