DENT 1231 Chapter 6 Quiz

Which of the following best defines ankylosis?

• a process that leads to tooth eruption

• the fusion of cementum to bone

• the removal of bone overlying the bony crypt

• the eruption of a tooth into a space occupied by another tooth

Which permanent tooth develops without a primary predecessor?

• 45

• 11

• 16

• 22

The mixed dentition phase occurs from approximately ________ years of age.

• 3-6

• birth-2

• 8-12

• 13-18

The mandibular molar develops within the _________.

• tori

• eminence

• tuberosity

• rami

Fibroblasts produce fine trabeculae of new bone during tooth development and are located in the ___________ region?

• mandibular

• maxillary

• fundic

• pulpal

The normal range of eruption times varies by a difference of ___________ months. 

• 1-2

• 2-3

• 3-4

• 4-5