Deck 16: Periodontics

Question 1

According to the AAP, gingival disease is

A) plaque-induced disease
B) pregnancy-modified disease
C) allergies to restorative materials
D) all of the above

Answer 1

all of the above

Question 2

Stippling is a sign of periodontal disease.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Gingival diseases involve any of the four parts of the periodontium.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Traditional metal instruments may be used safely on implants.

Question 5

The purpose of periodontal ligament fibers is to support and retain the tooth in the alveolar bone.

Question 6

Marginal gingiva

A) forms the gingival sulcus
B) is attached to underlying tissues
C) is red
D) none of the above

Question 7

Periodontal disease can be classified as gingivitis or periodontitis.

Question 8

Hyperplastic gingival tissue can be caused by

A) drug reactions
B) hormonal changes
C) response to disease
D) all of the above

Question 9

Exudate is a sign of healthy gingiva.

Question 10

Periodontology is the branch of dentistry that deals with

A) children's teeth
B) diseases of the tissues around the teeth
C) appliances to replace missing teeth
D) none of the above

Question 11

Normal gum tissues should be red.

Question 12

Gingivectomy is the surgical contouring of the gingival tissue to remove excessive tissue.

Question 13

A healthy sulcus measures between 1 and 4 mm in depth.

Question 14

Pregnancy can result in induced gingivitis.

Question 15

Dental prophylaxis is the scaling, root planing, and polishing of the teeth.

Question 16

Periodontal ligament fibers attach the cementum to the alveolar bone.

Question 17

Attached gingiva is

A) firm
B) pink
C) stippled
D) all of the above

Question 18

Calculus

A) is also known as tarter
B) is a buildup of calcium and phosphorus salts
C) contributes to the disease process
D) all of the above

Question 19

Overhanging margins should be corrected to lessen retention of plaque.

Question 20

Crown lengthening is a cosmetic procedure that may be done to reduce the appearance of a gummy smile.

Question 21

Rapid periodontal destruction with bacterial invasion of connective tissue is called

A) abscesses of the periodontium
B) chronic periodontitis
C) necrotizing periodontal diseases
D) periodontitis associated with endodontic lesions

Question 22

A score of 0 on the PI indicates

A) no bone loss
B) no plaque
C) no calculus
D) no debris

Question 23

The type of implant that is placed beneath the periosteum and onto the bone is a/an ____________________ implant.

Question 24

Which index uses predetermined tooth numbers?

A) Pl I
B) DI-S
C) SBI
D) PI

Question 25

Probing depths normally include

A) six readings: three mesial and three distal
B) six readings: three facial and three lingual
C) four readings: two buccal and two lingual
D) four readings: two mesial and two distal

Question 28

Periodontal dressing packs may contain

A) zinc oxide
B) eugenol
C) non-eugenol base
D) all of the above

Question 29

Allogenic bone grafts

A) come from someone other than the patient
B) contain synthetic material
C) come from another site in the same patient
D) come from another species, such as a cow

Question 30

A score of 2 on the Pl I denotes

A) moderate periodontal disease
B) severe gingivitis
C) a moderate layer of plaque on the gingival area of the tooth
D) a heavy accumulation of plaque

Question 31

The type of implant that is set within the apex of a tooth is a/an ____________________ implant.

Question 32

Chronic periodontitis

A) was formerly called adult periodontitis
B) is the most common type of periodontitis
C) is slowly progressive
D) all of the above

Question 33

The type of implant that is placed within the bone is a/an ____________________ implant.

Question 34

Periodontal debridement

A) is a non-surgical therapy
B) includes removal of irritants
C) includes root planing techniques
D) all of the above

Question 35

A score of 3 on the SBI indicates

A) heavy plaque
B) heavy plaque and calculus
C) moderate tooth mobility
D) bleeding on probing, swelling, and gingival color change

Question 36

A periodontal probe is marked in

A) inches
B) centimeters
C) millimeters
D) all of the above

Question 37

As part of non-surgical periodontal therapy, the patient should

A) receive debridement/prophylaxis
B) receive patient education
C) be monitored for progress
D) all of the above

Question 38

The type of implant that is placed through the bone is a/an ____________________ implant.