Question 1

The _____ provides rapid calculus removal by converting very-high-frequency sound waves into mechanical energy; it also reduces operator hand fatigue.

Accepted Answer

A) sickle scaler 
B) ultrasonic scaler 
C) universal curette 
D) Gracey curette 
A) sickle scaler 
B) ultrasonic scaler 
C) universal curette 
D) Gracey curette B

Question 2

Which statement is incorrect concerning ultrasonic scalers?

Accepted Answer

A) The spray of water at the tip of the ultrasonic scaler prevents the tip from getting too hot and continuously flushes debris and bacteria from the pocket. 
B) The ultrasonic scaler is used to remove only supragingival calculus and difficult stain. 
C) The ultrasonic scaler may damage porcelain crowns, composite resins, and laminate veneers. 
D) The ultrasonic scaler should not be used on primary teeth or newly erupted permanent teeth. 
A) The spray of water at the tip of the ultrasonic scaler prevents the tip from getting too hot and continuously flushes debris and bacteria from the pocket. 
B) The ultrasonic scaler is used to remove only supragingival calculus and difficult stain. 
C) The ultrasonic scaler may damage porcelain crowns, composite resins, and laminate veneers. 
D) The ultrasonic scaler should not be used on primary teeth or newly erupted permanent teeth. B

Question 3

What is the most effective antimicrobial therapy available to reduce plaque and gingivitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Tetracycline 
B) Penicillin 
C) Chlorhexidine 
D) Fluoride 
A) Tetracycline 
B) Penicillin 
C) Chlorhexidine 
D) Fluoride C

Question 4

The _____ includes the gathering of information such as periodontal pocket readings,furcations,tooth mobility,presence of exudate (pus),and gingival recession.

Accepted Answer

A) medical history 
B) dental charting and history 
C) periodontal examination and charting 
D) hygiene examination 
A) medical history 
B) dental charting and history 
C) periodontal examination and charting 
D) hygiene examination

Question 5

What is the primary advantage of noneugenol periodontal surgical dressing over periodontal surgical dressing that does contain Eugenol?

Accepted Answer

A) Only the noneugenol dressing will protect newly forming tissues. 
B) Some patients are allergic to the eugenol and could experience redness and burning pain in the area of the dressing. 
C) The noneugenol material can be mixed and stored in advance while the eugenol material cannot be stored in advance. 
D) The eugenol-containing dressing is supplied in two tubes-one for the base and the other for the accelerator. 
A) Only the noneugenol dressing will protect newly forming tissues. 
B) Some patients are allergic to the eugenol and could experience redness and burning pain in the area of the dressing. 
C) The noneugenol material can be mixed and stored in advance while the eugenol material cannot be stored in advance. 
D) The eugenol-containing dressing is supplied in two tubes-one for the base and the other for the accelerator.

Question 6

Which statement is incorrect concerning occlusal adjustments?

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive biting pressure noted in a specific area is referred to as occlusal trauma. 
B) Occlusal equilibration adjusts the patient's bite so that occlusal forces are equally distributed over all the teeth. 
C) Occlusal trauma can cause periodontal pocket formation. 
D) Tooth mobility can be caused by occlusal trauma. 
A) Excessive biting pressure noted in a specific area is referred to as occlusal trauma. 
B) Occlusal equilibration adjusts the patient's bite so that occlusal forces are equally distributed over all the teeth. 
C) Occlusal trauma can cause periodontal pocket formation. 
D) Tooth mobility can be caused by occlusal trauma.

Question 7

Which instructions would the patient receive following periodontal surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) Do not smoke because smoking can interfere with the healing process and produce poor results. 
B) Limit activities for a few days to those requiring minimal exertion. 
C) Gently use a soft toothbrush to clean the surgical area. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) Do not smoke because smoking can interfere with the healing process and produce poor results. 
B) Limit activities for a few days to those requiring minimal exertion. 
C) Gently use a soft toothbrush to clean the surgical area. 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 8

Which procedure smoothes the surface of a root by removing abnormal tooth tissue that is rough,contaminated,or permeated with calculus?

Accepted Answer

A) Probing 
B) Scaling 
C) Root planing 
D) Curettage 
A) Probing 
B) Scaling 
C) Root planing 
D) Curettage

Question 9

Which of the following instruments is designed to clean subgingival calculus from a specific tooth surface?

Accepted Answer

A) Universal curette 
B) Gracey curette 
C) Chisel scaler 
D) File 
A) Universal curette 
B) Gracey curette 
C) Chisel scaler 
D) File

Question 10

Which of the following is a new method of delivering antibiotics for periodontal treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) Insertion of a dissolvable chip that releases tetracycline into the deep pockets. 
B) Placement of a fiber containing tetracycline into the periodontal pocket. 
C) Injection of a dissolvable material, such as a gel, around the tooth. 
D) Twice-daily rinse with chlorhexidine. 
A) Insertion of a dissolvable chip that releases tetracycline into the deep pockets. 
B) Placement of a fiber containing tetracycline into the periodontal pocket. 
C) Injection of a dissolvable material, such as a gel, around the tooth. 
D) Twice-daily rinse with chlorhexidine.

Question 11

What preventive measure is most often performed during a recall appointment and is the primary treatment for gingivitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Dental prophylaxis 
B) Root planing 
C) Coronal polish 
D) Gingival curettage 
A) Dental prophylaxis 
B) Root planing 
C) Coronal polish 
D) Gingival curettage

Question 12

Which statement describes the purpose of the dentist marking the pockets on the facial and lingual surfaces of the gingival before beginning surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) The bleeding points indicate where the dentist will need to place the sutures after surgery. 
B) The bleeding points indicate the depth of the pockets showing the dentist where to place the initial incisions. 
C) The bleeding points indicate the bottom of the gingival sulcus showing the dentist where the alveolar bone begins. 
D) The bleeding points indicate the beginning of the gingival grooves. 
A) The bleeding points indicate where the dentist will need to place the sutures after surgery. 
B) The bleeding points indicate the depth of the pockets showing the dentist where to place the initial incisions. 
C) The bleeding points indicate the bottom of the gingival sulcus showing the dentist where the alveolar bone begins. 
D) The bleeding points indicate the beginning of the gingival grooves.

Question 13

What soft material forms on the teeth and is the primary cause of gingival inflammation and other forms of periodontal disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Calculus 
B) Exudates 
C) Fluoride 
D) Plaque 
A) Calculus 
B) Exudates 
C) Fluoride 
D) Plaque

Question 14

Which surgical procedure involves the surgical reshaping and contouring of the gingival tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) Gingivectomy 
B) Gingivoplasty 
C) Flap surgery 
D) Osseous surgery 
A) Gingivectomy 
B) Gingivoplasty 
C) Flap surgery 
D) Osseous surgery

Question 15

A _____ is an instrument calibrated in millimeters that is used to locate and measure the depth of periodontal pockets.

Accepted Answer

A) periodontal probe 
B) periodontal scaler 
C) periodontal explorer 
D) Gracey curette 
A) periodontal probe 
B) periodontal scaler 
C) periodontal explorer 
D) Gracey curette

Question 16

Which of the following is an important adverse effect of tetracycline?

Accepted Answer

A) Can cause temporary brown staining of the teeth, tongue, and resin restorations 
B) Less effective against periodontal disease, because many periodontal pathogens are resistant to it 
C) Interferes with the effectiveness of birth control pills 
D) None of the above 
A) Can cause temporary brown staining of the teeth, tongue, and resin restorations 
B) Less effective against periodontal disease, because many periodontal pathogens are resistant to it 
C) Interferes with the effectiveness of birth control pills 
D) None of the above

Question 17

What instrument is used to sever periodontal ligaments for a traumatic tooth extraction,primarily when dental implants are indicated?

Accepted Answer

A) Kirkland knife 
B) Orban knife 
C) Periotome 
D) Laser 
A) Kirkland knife 
B) Orban knife 
C) Periotome 
D) Laser

Question 18

Which symptoms do not identify early signs of periodontal disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Gingival bleeding 
B) Evidence of exudates 
C) Gingival inflammation 
D) Tooth mobility 
A) Gingival bleeding 
B) Evidence of exudates 
C) Gingival inflammation 
D) Tooth mobility

Question 19

Which instruments are used primarily in periodontal procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) Hoes and files 
B) Chisels and hoes 
C) Scalers and files 
D) Scalers and curettes 
A) Hoes and files 
B) Chisels and hoes 
C) Scalers and files 
D) Scalers and curettes

Question 20

Which statement is incorrect about the use of lasers in periodontics?

Accepted Answer

A) Lasers can be used to remove excess tissues, such as in a gingivoplasty. 
B) Laser incisions heal faster than those made with a scalpel. 
C) The risk of blood-borne contamination is reduced. 
D) Special training is needed by any person who operates or assists during a laser operation. 
A) Lasers can be used to remove excess tissues, such as in a gingivoplasty. 
B) Laser incisions heal faster than those made with a scalpel. 
C) The risk of blood-borne contamination is reduced. 
D) Special training is needed by any person who operates or assists during a laser operation.

Exam 55: Periodontics

The _____ provides rapid calculus removal by converting very-high-frequency sound waves into mechanical energy; it also reduces operator hand fatigue.

Which statement is incorrect concerning ultrasonic scalers?

What is the most effective antimicrobial therapy available to reduce plaque and gingivitis?

The _____ includes the gathering of information such as periodontal pocket readings,furcations,tooth mobility,presence of exudate (pus),and gingival recession.

What is the primary advantage of noneugenol periodontal surgical dressing over periodontal surgical dressing that does contain Eugenol?

Which statement is incorrect concerning occlusal adjustments?

Which instructions would the patient receive following periodontal surgery?

Which procedure smoothes the surface of a root by removing abnormal tooth tissue that is rough,contaminated,or permeated with calculus?

Which of the following instruments is designed to clean subgingival calculus from a specific tooth surface?

Which of the following is a new method of delivering antibiotics for periodontal treatment?

What preventive measure is most often performed during a recall appointment and is the primary treatment for gingivitis?

Which statement describes the purpose of the dentist marking the pockets on the facial and lingual surfaces of the gingival before beginning surgery?

What soft material forms on the teeth and is the primary cause of gingival inflammation and other forms of periodontal disease?

Which surgical procedure involves the surgical reshaping and contouring of the gingival tissue?

A _____ is an instrument calibrated in millimeters that is used to locate and measure the depth of periodontal pockets.

Which of the following is an important adverse effect of tetracycline?

What instrument is used to sever periodontal ligaments for a traumatic tooth extraction,primarily when dental implants are indicated?

Which symptoms do not identify early signs of periodontal disease?

Which instruments are used primarily in periodontal procedures?

Which statement is incorrect about the use of lasers in periodontics?

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

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Dental Unit Waterlines

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Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

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The Dental Office

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