Define primary occlusal trauma

What will be an ideal response?


Primary occlusal trauma to teeth occurs when forces placed on the occlusal/incisal area of teeth is greater than what the healthy (nondiseased) support tooth structures (e.g., bone, cementum, periodontal ligament fibers) can handle.

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A patient who is a farmer came in for several routine laboratory tests. He was right handed and had calloused hands and fingers. Where would the preferred blood collection site be?

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Mainstream Buddhism and Hinduism don't support competitive sports because they emphasize

A. individualism and self-development. B. transcending the self and the material world. C. the importance of fate and luck in everyday life. D. hard work and sacrifice as the means to salvation.

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A) can be dangerous, so avoid eye and skin contact B) can be mixed together in most cases C) do not always need a label D) all of the above

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