Question 1

Exudate is a sign of healthy gingiva.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Chronic periodontitis

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Periodontal ligament fibers attach the cementum to the alveolar bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Hyperplastic gingival tissue can be caused by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Periodontal disease can be classified as gingivitis or periodontitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Calculus

Accepted Answer

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 
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 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Pregnancy can result in induced gingivitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Stippling is a sign of periodontal disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Normal gum tissues should be red.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Rapid periodontal destruction with bacterial invasion of connective tissue is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

A score of 3 on the SBI indicates

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Overhanging margins should be corrected to lessen retention of plaque.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of implant that is placed...

Question 17

A score of 2 on the Pl I denotes

Accepted Answer

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 
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 18

Marginal gingiva

Accepted Answer

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

Exudate is a sign of healthy gingiva.

Chronic periodontitis

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

Periodontal ligament fibers attach the cementum to the alveolar bone.

Hyperplastic gingival tissue can be caused by

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

Periodontal disease can be classified as gingivitis or periodontitis.

Calculus

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

Pregnancy can result in induced gingivitis.

Stippling is a sign of periodontal disease.

Normal gum tissues should be red.

Rapid periodontal destruction with bacterial invasion of connective tissue is called

A score of 3 on the SBI indicates

Overhanging margins should be corrected to lessen retention of plaque.

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

A score of 2 on the Pl I denotes

Marginal gingiva

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Exam 16: Periodontics

Exudate is a sign of healthy gingiva.

Chronic periodontitis

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

Periodontal ligament fibers attach the cementum to the alveolar bone.

Hyperplastic gingival tissue can be caused by

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

Periodontal disease can be classified as gingivitis or periodontitis.

Calculus

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

Pregnancy can result in induced gingivitis.

Stippling is a sign of periodontal disease.

Normal gum tissues should be red.

Rapid periodontal destruction with bacterial invasion of connective tissue is called

A score of 3 on the SBI indicates

Overhanging margins should be corrected to lessen retention of plaque.

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

A score of 2 on the Pl I denotes

Marginal gingiva

Introduction to Dental Terminology

Anatomy and Oral Structures

Tooth Origin and Formation

Practice and Facility Setups

Infection Control

Emergency Care

Examination and Prevention

Pain Managementpharmacology

Radiology

Tooth Restorations

Cosmetic Dentistry

Prosthodontics

Endodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Orthodontics

Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Laboratory Materials

Dental Laboratory Procedures

Business Management Procedures

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