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Category - Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services

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What condition does not influence the thickness of the periodontal ligament?
  1. Age
  2. Eruption stage
  3. Function of tooth
  4. Gender
Explanation
Answer: D - Gender does not influence the thickness of the periodontal ligament. Thickness depends on the person’s age, the stage of tooth eruption, and the function of a tooth. The ligament is thicker in functioning than in nonfunctioning teeth and thicker in areas of tension than in areas of compression. The thickest area is the apical region.
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