Weegy: Pare developed the first fabricated obturator. User: Where are dental x-rays developed? A. In the darkroom B. In the operatory C. In the sterilization room D. In an autoclave Weegy: The dental x-rays developed In the darkroom. User: Ian came to his dentist because he broke a tooth. Which staff member will Ian be seeing initially? A. An endodontist B. A general dentist C. A prosthodontist D. A dental hygienist Weegy: Ian came to his dentist because he broke a tooth. Ian will seeing a general dentist initially. (More)

Weegy: An x-ray shows that Corey's tooth is fractured below the gingiva and can't be repaired. There's also an abscess on the adjacent tooth. [ Corey will see An oral surgeon to get the broken tooth extracted. ] (More)

Weegy: The thin, epithelial casing that covers the hard palate is called the oral mucosa. (More)

Weegy: This tooth has two roots and five cusps. This tooth is a mandibular first molar. User: The section of the tooth where the anatomical crown meets the anatomical root is called the A. oral cavity. B. cervix. C. apex. D. clinical crown. Weegy: The section of the tooth where the anatomical crown meets the anatomical root is called the CERVIX. User: In the periodontal ligament, the _______ fibers are the most numerous and make up the bulk of all fibers. A. oblique B. horizontal C. apical D. alveolar crest Weegy: In the periodontal ligament, the oblique fibers are the most numerous and make up the bulk of all fibers. User: One function of the periodontal ligament is to A. fight systemic infections. B. hold the tooth firmly in the socket. C. support the cortical plate. D. fight lateral forces of the tooth. Weegy: One function of the periodontal ligament is to: hold the tooth firmly in the socket. (More)

Weegy: A patient complains of a posterior tooth that's sensitive to brushing and also to cold. [ The doctor finds that the gingiva has receded, exposing the periodontal ligament and causing the condition. ] (More)