Question 1

All of the following are environmental risk factors associated with periodontal disease EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking
B)  Rough restorative margins
C)  Mouthbreathing
D)  Age
E)  Dental calculusF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

After bacterial virulence is established and the periodontal lesion is initiated, which is the first inflammatory cell to respond?

Accepted Answer

A)  B lymphocytes
B)  Plasma cells
C)  Neutrophils
D)  T lymphocytes
E)  MacrophagesF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following situations would be an indication for regenerative periodontal surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  An edematous 5-mm pseudopocket
B)  Severe drug-influenced gingival enlargement
C)  An infrabony pocket of 6 mm on the distal aspect of tooth #30
D)  Gingival recession that extends into the alveolar mucosa
E)  A periodontal abscessF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Tooth mobility and fremitus are hallmarks of occlusal trauma because trauma is the primary cause of clinical attachment loss when occlusal trauma is present.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct
D)  The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correctF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Joe Smith, age 50, returns for periodontal maintenance therapy every 3 months for 1 year after nonsurgical periodontal treatment for chronic periodontitis. The inflammation has been resolved, and periodontal probing depths have decreased from 5 mm or 6 mm to 4 mm or less in most treated areas, with the exception of the distal surface of #2, where the probing depth has increased from 4 mm to 6 mm. Radiographs reveal no change on #2 distal. Which of the following explains this finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuing clinical attachment loss
B)  Error in periodontal probing technique
C)  Calculus deposits affecting accuracy of initial reading
D)  Inaccessibility and poor visibility in pocket areas
E)  Healing of periodontal tissuesF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following factors could limit a recommendation for dental implants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete edentulism
B)  Age over 65 years
C)  Minimal bone density
D)  Single missing toothE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which area within the periodontium is LEAST susceptible to tissue breakdown in periodontal disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gingival crevice
B)  Dentogingival junction
C)  Interdental col
D)  Junctional epithelium
E)  Attached gingivalF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Which radiographic findings will MOST likely be seen in dental plaque-induced gingivitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Widened periodontal ligament space and triangulation
B)  Slight changes in the lamina dura
C)  Condensing osteitis
D)  Normal lamina dura and crestal boneE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following types of drugs have been associated with gingival overgrowth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral contraceptives
B)  Antidepressants
C)  Calcium channel blockers
D)  Antihistamines
E)  QuinolonesF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

All of the following are possible causes of gingival recession EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Faulty toothbrushing
B)  Bacterial plaque biofilm
C)  Dehiscence
D)  Dental caries
E)  Tooth position in the archF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

What has the discipline of periodontal medicine shown about the relationship between periodontal diseases and systemic diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Periodontitis causes systemic diseases such as heart disease and cerebrovascular disease
B)  Persons with weakened host response have increased susceptibility to periodontitis
C)  Periodontal disease is treated with systemic antibiotics
D)  Periodontitis has been associated with systemic diseases as a possible risk factor
E)  Genetic mutations affecting susceptibility and progression of systemic diseases also affect periodontitisF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following is an objective of periodontal regenerative surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improve the aesthetics of the client's face
B)  Create gingival contour and appearance acceptable to the client
C)  Remove alveolar bone to improve contour and correct defects
D)  Remove enlarged tissue to assist the client in daily plaque control
E)  Promote regeneration of connective tissue, periodontal ligament, cementum and alveolar boneF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

All of the following are substances produced by the host response to bacterial plaque biofilm EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipo-polysaccharide
B)  Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 
C)  Cytokines
D)  Interleukin 1 (IL-1) 
E)  Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Exam 14: Periodontics

Which of the following situations would be an indication for regenerative periodontal surgery?

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All of the following are substances produced by the host response to bacterial plaque biofilm EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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What has the discipline of periodontal medicine shown about the relationship between periodontal diseases and systemic diseases?

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Which of the following types of drugs have been associated with gingival overgrowth?

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Which area within the periodontium is LEAST susceptible to tissue breakdown in periodontal disease?

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All of the following are environmental risk factors associated with periodontal disease EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Which of the following factors could limit a recommendation for dental implants?

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Tooth mobility and fremitus are hallmarks of occlusal trauma because trauma is the primary cause of clinical attachment loss when occlusal trauma is present.

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Which of the following is an objective of periodontal regenerative surgery?

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All of the following are possible causes of gingival recession EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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After bacterial virulence is established and the periodontal lesion is initiated, which is the first inflammatory cell to respond?

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Which radiographic findings will MOST likely be seen in dental plaque-induced gingivitis?

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Exam 14: Periodontics

Which of the following situations would be an indication for regenerative periodontal surgery?

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All of the following are substances produced by the host response to bacterial plaque biofilm EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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What has the discipline of periodontal medicine shown about the relationship between periodontal diseases and systemic diseases?

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Which of the following types of drugs have been associated with gingival overgrowth?

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Which area within the periodontium is LEAST susceptible to tissue breakdown in periodontal disease?

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All of the following are environmental risk factors associated with periodontal disease EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Which of the following factors could limit a recommendation for dental implants?

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Tooth mobility and fremitus are hallmarks of occlusal trauma because trauma is the primary cause of clinical attachment loss when occlusal trauma is present.

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Which of the following is an objective of periodontal regenerative surgery?

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All of the following are possible causes of gingival recession EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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After bacterial virulence is established and the periodontal lesion is initiated, which is the first inflammatory cell to respond?

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Which radiographic findings will MOST likely be seen in dental plaque-induced gingivitis?

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