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Answer
1
The components of periodontium
Alveolar bone; Periodontal ligament; Cementum; Gingiva. Of these
calcified tissues are the cementum and alveolar bone. The fibrous connective
tissues are the periodontal ligament and the lamina propria of the gingiva.
2
The periodontium is attached to
Dentin; Jaw bone; Lamina propria of gingiva
3
The majority of fibers of periodontal ligament are made up
of 
Collagen
4
The epithelium component in the periodontium is
Cell rests of Malassez
5
The periodontal ligament occupies the space between 
Cementum and alveolar bone. Hence this space is called the
periodontal ligament space
6
Perifollicular mesenchyme cells are the cells that surround 
Dental follicle. They give rise to Cementoblast, Osteoblast,
Fibroblast
7
Epithelial cell rests of Malassez are strands of 
Hertwig’s root sheath
8
The principal cell of the periodontal ligament is 
Differentiated mesenchymal cell
9
The osteoblasts covering the periodontal surface of alveolar
bone are 
Modified endosteum
10
A periosteum is made up of 
Inner cambium and outer fibrous layer
11
The bone lining dental socket is regarded as 
Interior surface of bone
12
The precursor cells of osteoclasts are
Circulating monocytes
13
In the osteoclasts occupy resorption bay, the adjacent plasma
membrane is known as 
Ruffled border
14
The parts of the active osteoclast that lie adjacent to the bone
have a
Striated border. Also called as ruffled border, they increase
the surface area of the osteoclasts so that they can function efficiently.
15
Osteoclasts are rich in 
Acid phosphatase. In order to cause the bone resorption an
excess of this enzyme is needed.
16
Collagen synthesis in periodontal ligament is the function
of 
Fibroblast
17
Collagen degradation in periodontal ligament is the function
of 
Fibroblast
18
The cell junction most commonly observed between cells of
periodontal ligament is 
Gap junctions
19
The majority of fibers of periodontal ligament are 
Collagen
20
The majority of types of collagen in periodontal fibers are 
Type I and III
21
Collagen macromolecules are rod like and arranged to form 
Fibrils
22
Light microscopy can visualize collagen fibers of diameter
above 
0.2 micrometers
23
The most superficial fibers of periodontal ligament are the
fibers of the 
Alveolar crest group
24
The most numerous periodontal ligament fibers are the 
Oblique group
25
Coronal insertion of the oblique fibers of the periodontal
ligament is in 
Alveolar bone
26
The principle fibers of periodontal ligament frequently have
Wavy course
27
Elastic fibers of periodontal ligament are generally restricted
to 
Blood vessels
28
The oxytalan fibers of periodontal ligament tend to run
from 
Axial direction
29
The oxytalan fibers form a complex network at
Apex
30
In the periodontal ligament the oxytalan fibers
Extends from superficial cementum apically to terminate in
association with blood vessels & nerves
31
Periodontal ligament does not contain 
Mature Elastic fibers. It contains collagen, Oxytalan &
elaunin and Immature elastic fibers.
32
Glycoprotein’s can be demonstrated in light microscopy by
Periodic acid –Schiff method
33
Fibronectin is a 
Glycoprotein
34
The arterial supply of periodontal ligament is derived from 
Branches of apical vessels; Branches of intra-alveolar vessels;
Branches of gingival vessels
35
The blood capillaries in the periodontal ligament are more
Nearer to bone. The blood capillaries in the periodontal
ligament are nearer to bone and numerous in the apex and the cervical part of
the ligament.
36
The lymphatic flow in periodontal ligament is from the
periodontal ligament to the
Alveolar bone
37
The fastest turnover rate of collagen in all the connective
tissue is seen with 
Periodontal ligament
38
Calcified bodies seen in periodontal ligament fibers are known
as
Cementicles
39
When cementicles are attached to cementum it is referred as 
Excementoses
40
Periodontal ligament varies in width from 
0.15-0.38 millimeters
41
Periodontal ligament is thinnest at
Middle third of the root
42
As compared to tooth in function, periodontal ligament in non
functional tooth is 
Thicker
43
The thickness of periodontal ligament in an embedded tooth
is 
Thin
44
The thickness of periodontium is maintained by 
Functional remodeling
45
The periodontal ligament increases in thickness in 
Excessive occlusal stresses.
46
The thin periodontal ligament at the middle third of root
indicates that 
Fulcrum of physiologic movement lies here
47
Occlusal trauma is always restricted to
Intra-alveolar tissues
48
Orthodontic tooth movement relies on fact that there is possible
Resorption of alveolar bone; Formation of alveolar bone;
Remodeling of periodontal ligament fibers
49
The stimulus provided by the orthodontic treatment is
transmitted by the
Periodontal ligament
50
Fibronexus involves 
Intracellular filaments; Dense cell membrane; Sticky attachment
glycoprotein fibronectin
51
Fibroblasts are motile because of the action of
Actin
52
Sharpey’s fibers are fully mineralized in 
Acellular cementum
53
Perforating arteries are more in 
Periodontal ligament of posterior teeth
54
The principal fiber of the periodontal ligament which extends
from tooth to tooth is 
Transseptal group
55
The initial attachment of periodontal ligament during
odontogenesis is modified by
Pre-eruptive tooth movements; Eruptive tooth movements;
Adjustment of occlusion
56
The fibers of periodontal ligament attain their maximum
thickness with
Function. When the tooth comes in to function, the periodontal
ligament fiber bundles attain their maximum thickness. Also in the age group
of 11 -18 years, the thickness is the highest.
57
Root planning or removal of damaged cementum heals by a false
attachment because of the absence of
Hyalin layer of Hopewell Smith. When this layer is removed
during root planning then the healing and the attachment is not perfect.
58
The anatomical location of undifferentiated mesenchymal cells in
periodontal ligament fiber is at
Perivascular region. The undifferentiated mesenchymal cells are
situated within 5 micrometers of the blood vessels.
59
 The base of the socket is
formed by the fibers of periodontal ligament belonging to 
Apical group
60
The fibers of the periodontal ligament that is associated with
the neural elements are the
Oxytalan
61
The principal constituent of the glycosaminoglyans in PDL is the
Dermatan sulfate
62
In maxillary central incisors, in the periodontal ligament,
numerous neural elements exist in the
Coronal half of the labial periodontal ligament. In all other
tooth neural elements are seen in large numbers in the apical region and in
the labial or buccal side.

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