Round 4: Tossup 10
The Shield system classifies a diseased form of these structures caused by a defective sialophosphoprotein (“sialo-phospho-protein”) named after one of its substructures. A hypoplasia of these structures is associated with stunted Retzius stria due to reduced ameloblast (“uh-MEL-oh-blast”) activity. A part of these structures is capped by materials like zinc oxide eugenol and mineral trioxide aggregates. Defects in the epithelial rests of Malassez can cause masses to form in these structures’ cementum layer. These structures are damaged by Streptococcus mutans biofilms that secrete dextran and lactic acid. These structures can be repaired using nano-hydroxyapatite therapy. Epoxy-bound gutta-percha is used to fill these structures’ pulp chambers. For 10 points, name these structures that are disinfected in root canal treatments. ■END■
ANSWER: teeth [or tooth; accept incisors or canines or molars or premolars; accept specific parts of the teeth like cementum or dentine or enamel or pulp until read; accept tooth cavities or tooth caries; accept pulp chambers until read]
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