If overgrowth of cementum does not improve the functional qualities of cementum, it is termed as_____________?

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1. A union of the roots of adjacent teeth through the cementum is referred to as_____________?

   A. Concrescence
   B. Fusion
   C. Gemination
   D. None of the above

2. Inorganic content of cementum is_____________?

   A. Less than bone
   B. More than bone
   C. Equal to that of bone
   D. More than that of enamel

3. Intermediate cementum is___________?

   A. Between enamel and cementum
   B. Found at dentinocemental junction
   C. Apical third
   D. Coronal third

4. Inorganic content of cementum is______________?

   A. 45 to 50%
   B. 50 to 55%
   C. 55 to 60%
   D. 60 to 65%

5. Intermediate cementum is____________?

   A. Highly defined cellular zone near cemento – dentinal junction (CDJ)
   B. Highly defined fibrillar zone near CDJ
   C. Poorly defined zone near cemento-dentinal junction
   D. Both a and B

6. Cellular cementum is____________?

   A. First formed cementum
   B. Less calcified than acellular type
   C. More calcified than acellular type
   D. Less irregular

7. Cellular cementum and compact bone contain____________?

   A. Sharpehy’s fibres and elastic fibres
   B. Collagen fibres and blood vessels
   C. Canaliculi and incremental lines
   D. Lacunae and elastic fibres

8. Secondary cementum is generally confined to_____________?

   A. Cervical third of the root
   B. Middle third of the root
   C. Apical third of the root
   D. No secondary cementum forms

9. Cementum is_____________?

   A. Avascular
   B. Vascular
   C. Has blood supply initially only
   D. None of the above

10. At the CEJ cementum overlaps enamel about____________?

    A. 55 to 60%
    B. 60 to 65%
    C. 65 to 70%
    D. 70 to 75%