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Dental 1

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Unattached gingiva consists of the tissues from the base of the gingival sulcus to the top of the gingival margin.
The lips are outlined by the. which is darker in color than the surrounding skin. vermilion border
The. is a small elevation of tissue on the buccal mucosa just opposite the second maxillary molar parotid papilla
Which of the following is true of the fauces? The posterior faucial pillar forms the free posterior border of the soft palate.
Which statement is not true of the unattached gingiva? The unattached gingiva consists of tissues from the top of the gingival margin to the mucogingival junction.
The. is the space on the tongue side within the upper and lower dental arches. oral cavity proper
is the groove that extends upward between each labial commissure and nasal ala. nasolabial sulcus
The tongue is attached to the alveolar ridge by which of the following structures? Lingual frenum
is a distinct intraoral line of color change that can be seen in the tissue where the alveolar membrane meets with attached gingivae. mucogingival junction
Taste buds are associated with. papillae, which form a V on the posterior portion of the tongue. vallate
Which of the following is the winglike tip on the outer side of each nostril? Ala
The shallow groove that runs parallel to the margin of the unattached gingiva is called the gingival groove.
Which of the following types of gingiva is stippled, dense tissue that is firmly bound to the tissue below? Attached gingiva
The _____ frenum connects the outer surface of the anterior mandibular arch to the inner surface of the lower lip at the midline. mandibular labial
What is the name for the irregular folds of masticatory mucosa that extend laterally from the incisive papilla? Palatal rugae
Which of the following types of mucosa covers the oral surface of the hard palate? Oral mucosa
Which of the following terms corresponds to the "roof" of the mouth? Hard palate
The extension of the free gingiva that fills the interproximal embrasure between two adjacent teeth is called the__ gingiva. interdental
Which of the following are small, yellowish elevations that can appear on the buccal mucosa? Fordyce granules
A patient has inflammation and cracking at the commissures of their lips. This condition is commonly associated with vitamin B deficiency.
Normal gingiva has which of the following characteristics? Normal gingiva is firm and resistant and can be tightly attached to tooth and bone.
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