Question 1

Smokeless tobacco causes gingival and periodontal destruction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The results of calculus removal include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved tissue tone 
B)  Shorter recall intervals 
C)  No changes in tissue color 
D)  Little or no tissue shrinkage 
A)  Improved tissue tone 
B)  Shorter recall intervals 
C)  No changes in tissue color 
D)  Little or no tissue shrinkage A

Question 3

The primary mechanism of subgingival calculus adherence to the tooth is the _____________.

Accepted Answer

Pellicle
Subgingival calculus attaches to the pellicle that has attached to the cementum.

Question 4

The toxic effects of tobacco are caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Changes in gingival epithelium and mucosal cells 
B)  Decreases in the vascular reaction to inflammation 
C)  Reduced ability of polymorphonuclear neutrophilic leukocytes (PMNs) to phagocytize substances 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Changes in gingival epithelium and mucosal cells 
B)  Decreases in the vascular reaction to inflammation 
C)  Reduced ability of polymorphonuclear neutrophilic leukocytes (PMNs) to phagocytize substances 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Each of the following characteristics is related to increased rates of calculus formation except one.Which characteristic is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevated pH 
B)  Higher individual inhibitory factors 
C)  Concentration of salivary bacterial protein and lipid 
D)  Concentration of calcium in saliva and crevicular fluid 
A)  Elevated pH 
B)  Higher individual inhibitory factors 
C)  Concentration of salivary bacterial protein and lipid 
D)  Concentration of calcium in saliva and crevicular fluid

Question 6

Smoking and excessive alcohol use increase a person's risk for all of the following cancers except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Esophageal 
B)  Thyroid 
C)  Throat 
D)  Oral 
A)  Esophageal 
B)  Thyroid 
C)  Throat 
D)  Oral

Question 7

Which is the most predominant mineral in supragingival calculus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Magnesium 
B)  Sodium 
C)  Calcium phosphate 
D)  Potassium 
E)  Calcium carbonate 
A)  Magnesium 
B)  Sodium 
C)  Calcium phosphate 
D)  Potassium 
E)  Calcium carbonate

Question 8

Subgingival calculus is always covered with dental plaque biofilm.The presence of subgingival calculus and plaque biofilm causes greater progression of periodontal disease than plaque biofilm alone.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE. 
A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.

Question 9

Smoking accounts for _________% of the periodontal disease among 19 to 30 year olds.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  32 
C)  56 
D)  65 
E)  74 
A)  15 
B)  32 
C)  56 
D)  65 
E)  74

Question 10

All of the following may take place when a permanent first molar is lost except the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxillary first molar extrudes into the empty space on the mandibular arch. 
B)  Mandibular anterior teeth spread apart as occlusal forces are applied. 
C)  Mandibular premolars drift distally. 
D)  Second and third molars drift and tilt mesially. 
A)  Maxillary first molar extrudes into the empty space on the mandibular arch. 
B)  Mandibular anterior teeth spread apart as occlusal forces are applied. 
C)  Mandibular premolars drift distally. 
D)  Second and third molars drift and tilt mesially.

Question 11

The mineral content of subgingival calculus is derived from:

Accepted Answer

A)  Saliva 
B)  Food particles 
C)  Salivary ducts 
D)  Crevicular fluid 
A)  Saliva 
B)  Food particles 
C)  Salivary ducts 
D)  Crevicular fluid

Question 12

Which of the following are related to periodontal health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food impaction 
B)  Orthodontic bands and brackets 
C)  Ill-fitting or worn restorations 
D)  Patient brushing habits 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Food impaction 
B)  Orthodontic bands and brackets 
C)  Ill-fitting or worn restorations 
D)  Patient brushing habits 
E)  All of the above

Question 13

Supragingival calculus is most often located on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lingual surfaces of the mandibular posterior teeth and the facial surfaces of the maxillary molars. 
B)  Lingual surfaces of the mandibular anterior teeth and the facial surfaces of the maxillary molars. 
C)  Facial surfaces of the mandibular molars and the facial surfaces of the maxillary molars. 
D)  Lingual surfaces of the mandibular anterior teeth and the lingual surfaces of the maxillary molars. 
E)  Lingual surfaces of the mandibular anterior teeth and the lingual surfaces of the mandibular molar teeth. 
A)  Lingual surfaces of the mandibular posterior teeth and the facial surfaces of the maxillary molars. 
B)  Lingual surfaces of the mandibular anterior teeth and the facial surfaces of the maxillary molars. 
C)  Facial surfaces of the mandibular molars and the facial surfaces of the maxillary molars. 
D)  Lingual surfaces of the mandibular anterior teeth and the lingual surfaces of the maxillary molars. 
E)  Lingual surfaces of the mandibular anterior teeth and the lingual surfaces of the mandibular molar teeth.

Question 14

Subgingival calculus forms throughout the mouth.Regular calculus removal results in attachment loss.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE. 
A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.

Question 15

The loss of the first molar is associated with periodontal disease.This condition can affect the extent and severity of disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE. 
A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.

Question 16

Removable partial dentures are important to clean.They are associated with deeper pockets and caries susceptibility,especially on abutment teeth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE. 
A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.

Question 17

Which of the following have been found on the root surfaces of extracted teeth that were taken from patients who smoked?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nicotine and tar 
B)  Cotinine and nicotine 
C)  Carbon monoxide and nicotine 
D)  Tar and cotinine 
E)  Carbon monoxide and tar 
A)  Nicotine and tar 
B)  Cotinine and nicotine 
C)  Carbon monoxide and nicotine 
D)  Tar and cotinine 
E)  Carbon monoxide and tar

Question 18

The glycoprotein layer from salivary and crevicular fluids that bonds to the tooth surface is known as _______________________.

Accepted Answer

Acquired pellicle
Acquired pel

Question 19

Supracalculus and subcalculus deposits occur in the maxillary anteriors in approximately _________% of the population.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20 
E)  25 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20 
E)  25

Question 20

The hygienic pontic (easy for the patient to keep clean)should have what characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Saddle-shaped design 
B)  Spherical and 3 mm away from the gingiva 
C)  Spherical and tightly adapted to the gingiva 
D)  Saddle-shaped design and 3 mm away from the gingiva 
E)  Saddle-shaped design and tightly adapted to the gingiva 
A)  Saddle-shaped design 
B)  Spherical and 3 mm away from the gingiva 
C)  Spherical and tightly adapted to the gingiva 
D)  Saddle-shaped design and 3 mm away from the gingiva 
E)  Saddle-shaped design and tightly adapted to the gingiva

Smokeless tobacco causes gingival and periodontal destruction.

The results of calculus removal include:

The primary mechanism of subgingival calculus adherence to the tooth is the _____________.

The toxic effects of tobacco are caused by:

Each of the following characteristics is related to increased rates of calculus formation except one.Which characteristic is the exception?

Smoking and excessive alcohol use increase a person's risk for all of the following cancers except:

Which is the most predominant mineral in supragingival calculus?

Subgingival calculus is always covered with dental plaque biofilm.The presence of subgingival calculus and plaque biofilm causes greater progression of periodontal disease than plaque biofilm alone.

Smoking accounts for _________% of the periodontal disease among 19 to 30 year olds.

All of the following may take place when a permanent first molar is lost except the:

The mineral content of subgingival calculus is derived from:

Which of the following are related to periodontal health?

Supragingival calculus is most often located on the:

Subgingival calculus forms throughout the mouth.Regular calculus removal results in attachment loss.

The loss of the first molar is associated with periodontal disease.This condition can affect the extent and severity of disease.

Removable partial dentures are important to clean.They are associated with deeper pockets and caries susceptibility,especially on abutment teeth.

Which of the following have been found on the root surfaces of extracted teeth that were taken from patients who smoked?

The glycoprotein layer from salivary and crevicular fluids that bonds to the tooth surface is known as _______________________.

Supracalculus and subcalculus deposits occur in the maxillary anteriors in approximately _________% of the population.

The hygienic pontic (easy for the patient to keep clean)should have what characteristics?

Historical Perspectives on Dental Hygiene and Periodontology

Periodontium: Anatomic Characteristics and Host Response

Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases

Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases

Gingival Diseases

Periodontal Diseases

Clinical Assessment

Systemic Factors Influencing Periodontal Diseases

Treatment Planning for the Periodontal Patient

Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders

Plaque Biofilm and Disease Control for the Periodontal Patient

Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal Surgery

Dental Implants

Periodontal Emergencies

Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention

Prognosis and Results After Periodontal Therapy

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Exam 5: Calculus and Other Disease-Associated Factors

Smokeless tobacco causes gingival and periodontal destruction.

The results of calculus removal include:

The primary mechanism of subgingival calculus adherence to the tooth is the _____________.

The toxic effects of tobacco are caused by:

Each of the following characteristics is related to increased rates of calculus formation except one.Which characteristic is the exception?

Smoking and excessive alcohol use increase a person's risk for all of the following cancers except:

Which is the most predominant mineral in supragingival calculus?

Subgingival calculus is always covered with dental plaque biofilm.The presence of subgingival calculus and plaque biofilm causes greater progression of periodontal disease than plaque biofilm alone.

Smoking accounts for _________% of the periodontal disease among 19 to 30 year olds.

All of the following may take place when a permanent first molar is lost except the:

The mineral content of subgingival calculus is derived from:

Which of the following are related to periodontal health?

Supragingival calculus is most often located on the:

Subgingival calculus forms throughout the mouth.Regular calculus removal results in attachment loss.

The loss of the first molar is associated with periodontal disease.This condition can affect the extent and severity of disease.

Removable partial dentures are important to clean.They are associated with deeper pockets and caries susceptibility,especially on abutment teeth.

Which of the following have been found on the root surfaces of extracted teeth that were taken from patients who smoked?

The glycoprotein layer from salivary and crevicular fluids that bonds to the tooth surface is known as _______________________.

Supracalculus and subcalculus deposits occur in the maxillary anteriors in approximately _________% of the population.

The hygienic pontic (easy for the patient to keep clean)should have what characteristics?

Historical Perspectives on Dental Hygiene and Periodontology

Periodontium: Anatomic Characteristics and Host Response

Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases

Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases

Gingival Diseases

Periodontal Diseases

Clinical Assessment

Systemic Factors Influencing Periodontal Diseases

Treatment Planning for the Periodontal Patient

Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders

Plaque Biofilm and Disease Control for the Periodontal Patient

Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal Surgery

Dental Implants

Periodontal Emergencies

Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention

Prognosis and Results After Periodontal Therapy

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