Question 1

Which instrument is designed to remove supragingival calculus from the posterior teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) Sickle scaler 
B) Contra-angle sickle scaler 
C) Chisel scaler 
D) Files 
A) Sickle scaler 
B) Contra-angle sickle scaler 
C) Chisel scaler 
D) Files

Question 2

It is normal for some bleeding to continue after periodontal surgery for about 4 to 5 hours.If bleeding continues longer than that,the patient needs to:

Accepted Answer

A) rinse with water to stop the bleeding. 
B) apply pressure for 30 minutes with a piece of gauze. 
C) call the dentist if the bleeding persists. 
D) remove and replace the gauze every 10 minutes. 
A) rinse with water to stop the bleeding. 
B) apply pressure for 30 minutes with a piece of gauze. 
C) call the dentist if the bleeding persists. 
D) remove and replace the gauze every 10 minutes.

Question 3

The _____ provides rapid calculus removal by converting very-high-frequency sound waves into mechanical energy and 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

Question 4

The soft material that forms on the teeth that is the primary cause of gingival inflammation and other forms of periodontal disease is:

Accepted Answer

A) calculus. 
B) exudates. 
C) fluoride. 
D) plaque. 
A) calculus. 
B) exudates. 
C) fluoride. 
D) plaque.

Question 5

Early signs of periodontal disease include:

Accepted Answer

A) gingival bleeding. 
B) evidence of exudates. 
C) gingival inflammation. 
D) all of the above. 
A) gingival bleeding. 
B) evidence of exudates. 
C) gingival inflammation. 
D) all of the above.

Question 6

Which instrument listed below 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 7

Periodontal surgery that does not remove any of the affected tissue,but pushes the tissues away from the underlying tooth roots and alveolar bone,is called:

Accepted Answer

A) gingivectomy. 
B) flap surgery. 
C) incisional surgery. 
D) both b and c. 
A) gingivectomy. 
B) flap surgery. 
C) incisional surgery. 
D) both b and c.

Question 8

_____ radiographs are excellent for determining the extent of crestal bone loss.

Accepted Answer

A) Anterior periapical 
B) Posterior periapical 
C) Vertical bite-wing 
D) Both a and b 
A) Anterior periapical 
B) Posterior periapical 
C) Vertical bite-wing 
D) Both a and b

Question 9

_____ is a preventive measure that is most often performed during a recall appointment,and it 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 10

Which of the following are advantages of laser surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) Laser incisions heal faster than incisions made with scalpels. 
B) Hemostasis is rapid. 
C) The surgical field is kept relatively moist. 
D) The dental staff and patient do not need protective eyeglasses, as there isn't a cutting edge to create debris. 
A) Laser incisions heal faster than incisions made with scalpels. 
B) Hemostasis is rapid. 
C) The surgical field is kept relatively moist. 
D) The dental staff and patient do not need protective eyeglasses, as there isn't a cutting edge to create debris.

Question 11

The most effective antimicrobial therapy available to reduce plaque and gingivitis is:

Accepted Answer

A) tetracycline. 
B) penicillin. 
C) chlorhexidine. 
D) fluoride. 
A) tetracycline. 
B) penicillin. 
C) chlorhexidine. 
D) fluoride.

Question 12

Teeth normally have a slight amount of mobility.Normal mobility is recorded at ___ while extreme mobility is recorded at ____.

Accepted Answer

A) 0; 2 
B) 1; 3 
C) 0; 3 
D) 1; 2 
A) 0; 2 
B) 1; 3 
C) 0; 3 
D) 1; 2

Question 13

The procedure of smoothing the surface of a root by removing abnormal tooth tissue that is rough,contaminated,or permeated with calculus is the:

Accepted Answer

A) probing. 
B) scaling. 
C) root planing. 
D) curettage. 
A) probing. 
B) scaling. 
C) root planing. 
D) curettage.

Question 14

The acronym "laser" means :

Accepted Answer

A) less amplification of stimulated emission of radiation 
B) light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation 
C) Light amplification by simulations of emission of radiation 
D) light amps of simulated emission of rays 
A) less amplification of stimulated emission of radiation 
B) light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation 
C) Light amplification by simulations of emission of radiation 
D) light amps of simulated emission of rays

Exam 55: Periodontics

Which instrument is designed to remove supragingival calculus from the posterior teeth?

It is normal for some bleeding to continue after periodontal surgery for about 4 to 5 hours.If bleeding continues longer than that,the patient needs to:

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

The soft material that forms on the teeth that is the primary cause of gingival inflammation and other forms of periodontal disease is:

Early signs of periodontal disease include:

Which instrument listed below is designed to clean subgingival calculus from a specific tooth surface?

Periodontal surgery that does not remove any of the affected tissue,but pushes the tissues away from the underlying tooth roots and alveolar bone,is called:

_____ radiographs are excellent for determining the extent of crestal bone loss.

_____ is a preventive measure that is most often performed during a recall appointment,and it is the primary treatment for gingivitis.

Which of the following are advantages of laser surgery?

The most effective antimicrobial therapy available to reduce plaque and gingivitis is:

Teeth normally have a slight amount of mobility.Normal mobility is recorded at ___ while extreme mobility is recorded at ____.

The procedure of smoothing the surface of a root by removing abnormal tooth tissue that is rough,contaminated,or permeated with calculus is the:

The acronym "laser" means :

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