Which of the following statements pertains to the function of the periodontal ligament fibers?
A) They support and give contour to the attached gingiva.
B) They transmit occlusal forces to the bone.
C) They protect the interproximal bone from inflammation.
D) They anchor the tooth to the gingival tissues.
E) They attach the gingiva to the alveolar bone.
B
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a. Home b. Hospital c. Medical office d. All of the above
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A quality control program does not monitor:
A) instruments used in testing B) personnel technique in performing tests C) reagents used in testing D) patient reactions to tests
Which type of consent means that the patient has had an illness or problem explained by the physician in simple, understandable language?
A. Oral B. Expressed C. Informed D. Implied