Question 1

The key to long-term successful nonsurgical periodontal therapy is patient plaque biofilm control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the etiologic factors of periodontal diseases,subgingival calculus is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Local 
B)  Systemic 
C)  Primary 
D)  Secondary 
A)  Local 
B)  Systemic 
C)  Primary 
D)  Secondary

Question 3

Positive,long-term effects of periodontal therapy are reliably received with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient compliance 
B)  Effective patient plaque biofilm control 
C)  Effective dental hygiene treatment and care 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Patient compliance 
B)  Effective patient plaque biofilm control 
C)  Effective dental hygiene treatment and care 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 4

Use the following case description to complete the following exercises.
A 43-year-old woman, JLC, is seeking dental treatment.She has moderate levels of plaque at the gingival margins, inflamed tissues, and heavy calculus, especially in the molar teeth.Her chief complaint is sore teeth, and she reports a history of infrequent dental care.Her medical history is unremarkable and she takes no medications.Full-mouth probing and radiographic images reveal pocket depths of 5 to 6 mm and bone loss in the posterior sextants.In addition, anterior segments have 2- to 4-mm pockets and light calculus.The patient has 1 to 2 mm of recession throughout.Carious lesions were found on #3 and #14 with recurrent decay on #30 around a large amalgam filling.The patient is concerned about having soreness in her mouth and tells the dental hygienist she wants to have "better teeth."
-The most likely diagnosis for this patient's oral condition is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic periodontitis 
B)  Recurrent periodontitis 
C)  Aggressive periodontitis 
D)  Periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease 
A)  Chronic periodontitis 
B)  Recurrent periodontitis 
C)  Aggressive periodontitis 
D)  Periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease

Question 5

The cornerstone for reaching the long-term goal of nonsurgical periodontal therapy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ultrasonic scaling 
B)  Calculus and biofilm removal 
C)  Effective plaque biofilm control 
D)  Universal infection control precautions 
A)  Ultrasonic scaling 
B)  Calculus and biofilm removal 
C)  Effective plaque biofilm control 
D)  Universal infection control precautions

Question 6

The removal of identifiable deposits of calculus and supragingival plaque biofilm is achieved with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hand-scaling instrumentation 
B)  Powered-scaling instrumentation 
C)  Root planing 
D)  Gingival curettage 
E)  Polishing 
F) A and B 
A)  Hand-scaling instrumentation 
B)  Powered-scaling instrumentation 
C)  Root planing 
D)  Gingival curettage 
E)  Polishing 
F) A and B

Question 7

The antimicrobial agents commonly prescribed for local site application are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Amoxicillin, erythromycin, and ampicillin 
B)  Ampicillin, cephalosporin, and tetracycline 
C)  Penicillin, metronidazole, and chlorhexidine 
D)  Minocycline, doxycycline, and chlorhexidine 
A)  Amoxicillin, erythromycin, and ampicillin 
B)  Ampicillin, cephalosporin, and tetracycline 
C)  Penicillin, metronidazole, and chlorhexidine 
D)  Minocycline, doxycycline, and chlorhexidine

Question 8

What term describes the preventive procedure used for removing local irritants to the gingiva?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scaling 
B)  Root planing 
C)  Periodontal débridement 
D)  Prophylaxis 
E)  Gingival curettage f. Polishing 
A)  Scaling 
B)  Root planing 
C)  Periodontal débridement 
D)  Prophylaxis 
E)  Gingival curettage f. Polishing

Question 9

The cornerstone for reaching the short-term goal of nonsurgical therapy (i.e.,the periodontal débridement appointment)is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ultrasonic scaling 
B)  Calculus and biofilm removal 
C)  Effective plaque biofilm control 
D)  Universal infection control precautions 
A)  Ultrasonic scaling 
B)  Calculus and biofilm removal 
C)  Effective plaque biofilm control 
D)  Universal infection control precautions

Question 10

Current evidence regarding root planing indicates that the goal of this procedure is to remove all:

Accepted Answer

A)  Plaque biofilm and calculus, preserving the tooth structure 
B)  Cementum and endotoxins, rendering the surface glassy smooth 
C)  Plaque biofilm and calculus, rendering the surface glassy smooth 
D)  Cementum impregnated with calculus, rendering the surface glassy 
A)  Plaque biofilm and calculus, preserving the tooth structure 
B)  Cementum and endotoxins, rendering the surface glassy smooth 
C)  Plaque biofilm and calculus, rendering the surface glassy smooth 
D)  Cementum impregnated with calculus, rendering the surface glassy

The key to long-term successful nonsurgical periodontal therapy is patient plaque biofilm control.

In the etiologic factors of periodontal diseases,subgingival calculus is a:

Positive,long-term effects of periodontal therapy are reliably received with:

The cornerstone for reaching the long-term goal of nonsurgical periodontal therapy is:

The removal of identifiable deposits of calculus and supragingival plaque biofilm is achieved with:

The antimicrobial agents commonly prescribed for local site application are:

What term describes the preventive procedure used for removing local irritants to the gingiva?

The cornerstone for reaching the short-term goal of nonsurgical therapy (i.e.,the periodontal débridement appointment)is:

Current evidence regarding root planing indicates that the goal of this procedure is to remove all:

Historical Perspectives on Dental Hygiene and Periodontology

Periodontium: Anatomic Characteristics and Host Response

Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases

Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases

Calculus and Other Disease-Associated Factors

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

Periodontal Surgery

Dental Implants

Periodontal Emergencies

Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention

Prognosis and Results After Periodontal Therapy

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Exam 13: Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

The key to long-term successful nonsurgical periodontal therapy is patient plaque biofilm control.

In the etiologic factors of periodontal diseases,subgingival calculus is a:

Positive,long-term effects of periodontal therapy are reliably received with:

The cornerstone for reaching the long-term goal of nonsurgical periodontal therapy is:

The removal of identifiable deposits of calculus and supragingival plaque biofilm is achieved with:

The antimicrobial agents commonly prescribed for local site application are:

What term describes the preventive procedure used for removing local irritants to the gingiva?

The cornerstone for reaching the short-term goal of nonsurgical therapy (i.e.,the periodontal débridement appointment)is:

Current evidence regarding root planing indicates that the goal of this procedure is to remove all:

Historical Perspectives on Dental Hygiene and Periodontology

Periodontium: Anatomic Characteristics and Host Response

Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases

Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases

Calculus and Other Disease-Associated Factors

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

Periodontal Surgery

Dental Implants

Periodontal Emergencies

Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention

Prognosis and Results After Periodontal Therapy

Filters