Types of cementum
Which type of cementum contains no cementocytes?
Acellular cementum
Which cell builds cementum?
Cementoblast
What does PDL stand for?
Periodontal Ligament
Which fibers connect cementum to alveolar bone?
Principal fibers
Which type of cementum is found mainly on the apical half of the root?
Cellular cementum
Which cell maintains cementum?
Cementocyte
What is the main function of the PDL?
Attach tooth to bone
Which fiber group is the largest and most important?
Oblique fibers
Which type of cementum forms first?
Acellular cementum
Which cell breaks down cementum?
Cementoclast
The PDL acts as what during chewing?
Shock absorber
Which fibers run horizontally from cementum to bone?
Horizontal fibers
Which type of cementum is involved in repair and adaptation?
Cellular Cementum
What does "blast" mean?
Build/form
The PDL contains blood vessels and what else?
Nerves
Which fibers help resist forces that pull the tooth out of the socket?
Oblique fibers
True or false: Cellular cementum contains cementocytes
True
What does "clast" mean?
Break down/ destroy
The PDL helps provide what sensation when biting?
Pressure/ touch
Which fibers are located between adjacent teeth?
Transseptal fibers