Question 1

Match the gingival fiber with its description.
-Periostogingival

Accepted Answer

A) Embedded in cementum near the cementoenamel junction and fans out into the connective tissue.Attaches gingiva to teeth. 
B) Passes from the cementum of one tooth,over the rest of the alveolar bone,to the cementum of the adjacent tooth.Connects adjacent teeth to one another and secures alignment of teeth in the arch. 
C) Encircles the tooth,coronal to alveolar crest.Not attached to cementum.Connects adjacent teeth to one another. 
D) Embedded laterally from the periosteum of the alveolar bone.Attaches the gingiva to the bone. 
E) Extends from the periosteum of the alveolar crest into the gingival connective tissue.Attaches the gingiva to the bone. 
A) Embedded in cementum near the cementoenamel junction and fans out into the connective tissue.Attaches gingiva to teeth. 
B) Passes from the cementum of one tooth,over the rest of the alveolar bone,to the cementum of the adjacent tooth.Connects adjacent teeth to one another and secures alignment of teeth in the arch. 
C) Encircles the tooth,coronal to alveolar crest.Not attached to cementum.Connects adjacent teeth to one another. 
D) Embedded laterally from the periosteum of the alveolar bone.Attaches the gingiva to the bone. 
E) Extends from the periosteum of the alveolar crest into the gingival connective tissue.Attaches the gingiva to the bone. D

Question 2

Which of the following is a principal fiber group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circular 
B)  Intercircular 
C)  Interpapillary 
D)  Transgingival 
A)  Circular 
B)  Intercircular 
C)  Interpapillary 
D)  Transgingival A

Question 3

When completing the periodontal assessment,the Naber's probe indicated complete bone loss resulting in a through-and-through opening in the furcation without visualization on tooth #14.What furcation grade does this describe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grade I 
B)  Grade II 
C)  Grade III 
D)  Grade IV 
A)  Grade I 
B)  Grade II 
C)  Grade III 
D)  Grade IV C

Question 4

Match the gingival fiber with its description.
-Dentogingival

Accepted Answer

A) Embedded in cementum near the cementoenamel junction and fans out into the connective tissue.Attaches gingiva to teeth. 
B) Passes from the cementum of one tooth,over the rest of the alveolar bone,to the cementum of the adjacent tooth.Connects adjacent teeth to one another and secures alignment of teeth in the arch. 
C) Encircles the tooth,coronal to alveolar crest.Not attached to cementum.Connects adjacent teeth to one another. 
D) Embedded laterally from the periosteum of the alveolar bone.Attaches the gingiva to the bone. 
E) Extends from the periosteum of the alveolar crest into the gingival connective tissue.Attaches the gingiva to the bone. 
A) Embedded in cementum near the cementoenamel junction and fans out into the connective tissue.Attaches gingiva to teeth. 
B) Passes from the cementum of one tooth,over the rest of the alveolar bone,to the cementum of the adjacent tooth.Connects adjacent teeth to one another and secures alignment of teeth in the arch. 
C) Encircles the tooth,coronal to alveolar crest.Not attached to cementum.Connects adjacent teeth to one another. 
D) Embedded laterally from the periosteum of the alveolar bone.Attaches the gingiva to the bone. 
E) Extends from the periosteum of the alveolar crest into the gingival connective tissue.Attaches the gingiva to the bone.

Question 5

Match the gingival fiber with its description.
-Transseptal

Accepted Answer

A) Embedded in cementum near the cementoenamel junction and fans out into the connective tissue.Attaches gingiva to teeth. 
B) Passes from the cementum of one tooth,over the rest of the alveolar bone,to the cementum of the adjacent tooth.Connects adjacent teeth to one another and secures alignment of teeth in the arch. 
C) Encircles the tooth,coronal to alveolar crest.Not attached to cementum.Connects adjacent teeth to one another. 
D) Embedded laterally from the periosteum of the alveolar bone.Attaches the gingiva to the bone. 
E) Extends from the periosteum of the alveolar crest into the gingival connective tissue.Attaches the gingiva to the bone. 
A) Embedded in cementum near the cementoenamel junction and fans out into the connective tissue.Attaches gingiva to teeth. 
B) Passes from the cementum of one tooth,over the rest of the alveolar bone,to the cementum of the adjacent tooth.Connects adjacent teeth to one another and secures alignment of teeth in the arch. 
C) Encircles the tooth,coronal to alveolar crest.Not attached to cementum.Connects adjacent teeth to one another. 
D) Embedded laterally from the periosteum of the alveolar bone.Attaches the gingiva to the bone. 
E) Extends from the periosteum of the alveolar crest into the gingival connective tissue.Attaches the gingiva to the bone.

Question 6

If the migration of the junctional epithelium is above the crest of the alveolar bone,the pocket is an infrabony periodontal pocket.If the migration of the junction epithelium is below the alveolar bone crest,it is a suprabony periodontal pocket.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 7

Which of the following is the single best indicator of periodontal support?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiographs 
B)  Probing depths 
C)  Clinical attachment level 
D)  Mobility 
A)  Radiographs 
B)  Probing depths 
C)  Clinical attachment level 
D)  Mobility

Question 8

Which of the following is a plaque biofilm-induced gingival disease with a modifying factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnancy-associated gingivitis 
B)  Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis 
C)  Linear gingival erythema 
D)  Oral candidiasis 
A)  Pregnancy-associated gingivitis 
B)  Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis 
C)  Linear gingival erythema 
D)  Oral candidiasis

Question 9

Match the gingival fiber with its description.
-Alveologingival

Accepted Answer

A) Embedded in cementum near the cementoenamel junction and fans out into the connective tissue.Attaches gingiva to teeth. 
B) Passes from the cementum of one tooth,over the rest of the alveolar bone,to the cementum of the adjacent tooth.Connects adjacent teeth to one another and secures alignment of teeth in the arch. 
C) Encircles the tooth,coronal to alveolar crest.Not attached to cementum.Connects adjacent teeth to one another. 
D) Embedded laterally from the periosteum of the alveolar bone.Attaches the gingiva to the bone. 
E) Extends from the periosteum of the alveolar crest into the gingival connective tissue.Attaches the gingiva to the bone. 
A) Embedded in cementum near the cementoenamel junction and fans out into the connective tissue.Attaches gingiva to teeth. 
B) Passes from the cementum of one tooth,over the rest of the alveolar bone,to the cementum of the adjacent tooth.Connects adjacent teeth to one another and secures alignment of teeth in the arch. 
C) Encircles the tooth,coronal to alveolar crest.Not attached to cementum.Connects adjacent teeth to one another. 
D) Embedded laterally from the periosteum of the alveolar bone.Attaches the gingiva to the bone. 
E) Extends from the periosteum of the alveolar crest into the gingival connective tissue.Attaches the gingiva to the bone.

Question 10

Healthy sulcus depths range from 0.5 to 3.0 mm.However,for implants the desired probing depth is between 4 and 5 mm.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 11

Movement of a tooth greater than 2 mm in a facial-lingual direction is indicative of what type of mobility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Class I 
B)  Class II 
C)  Class III 
D)  Class IV 
A)  Class I 
B)  Class II 
C)  Class III 
D)  Class IV

Question 12

Which of the following is the proper way to calculate the width of attached gingiva?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subtract the probe depth from the total width of gingiva (free and attached). 
B)  Subtract the width of attached gingiva from the depth of probe reading. 
C)  Measure from the free gingival margin to the mucogingival junction. 
D)  Measure from the cementoenamel junction to the free gingival margin. 
A)  Subtract the probe depth from the total width of gingiva (free and attached). 
B)  Subtract the width of attached gingiva from the depth of probe reading. 
C)  Measure from the free gingival margin to the mucogingival junction. 
D)  Measure from the cementoenamel junction to the free gingival margin.

Question 13

Your patient demonstrates generalized probe depths of 3 to 4 mm,with localized areas of bleeding on probing.There is generalized gingival recession of 2 to 3 mm and class II furcation involvement on teeth 3,14,15,and 31.The periodontal case type is

Accepted Answer

A)  Class I 
B)  Class II 
C)  Class III 
D)  Class IV 
A)  Class I 
B)  Class II 
C)  Class III 
D)  Class IV

Question 14

A radiograph provides a three-dimensional image of a complex structure.Some structures can be hidden by other structures on a radiograph.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 15

Furcation involvement should be suspected when the clinical attachment level on a multi-rooted tooth is at least

Accepted Answer

A)  5 mm 
B)  6 mm 
C)  7 mm 
D)  8 mm 
A)  5 mm 
B)  6 mm 
C)  7 mm 
D)  8 mm

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a part of the comprehensive periodontal evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Probing depths 
B)  Mobility 
C)  Decay 
D)  Furcation 
A)  Probing depths 
B)  Mobility 
C)  Decay 
D)  Furcation

Question 17

Although bleeding on probing (BOP)has not been found to be a good predictor of future disease progression,the absence of BOP is typically viewed as a good indicator of gingival health and stability.It should be noted that the absence of BOP is indicative of health or absence of disease,especially in patients who smoke.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 18

True periodontal pockets are a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  Enlargement of gingival tissues 
B)  Apical migration of the sulcular epithelium 
C)  Apical migration of the junctional epithelium 
D)  Apical migration of the oral epithelium 
A)  Enlargement of gingival tissues 
B)  Apical migration of the sulcular epithelium 
C)  Apical migration of the junctional epithelium 
D)  Apical migration of the oral epithelium

Question 19

Which of the following make up the attachment apparatus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alveolar bone,periodontal ligament,and gingiva 
B)  Alveolar bone,periodontal ligament,and cementum 
C)  Cementum,periodontal ligament,and junctional epithelium 
D)  Alveolar bone,cementum,and junctional epithelium 
A)  Alveolar bone,periodontal ligament,and gingiva 
B)  Alveolar bone,periodontal ligament,and cementum 
C)  Cementum,periodontal ligament,and junctional epithelium 
D)  Alveolar bone,cementum,and junctional epithelium

Question 20

The dense,hard gingival tissue that is frequently seen as a result of chronic periodontitis is predominantly due to overproliferation of

Accepted Answer

A)  Periosteum 
B)  Keratin 
C)  Epithelium 
D)  Collagen 
A)  Periosteum 
B)  Keratin 
C)  Epithelium 
D)  Collagen

Exam 11: The Periodontal Examination

Match the gingival fiber with its description. -Periostogingival

Which of the following is a principal fiber group?

When completing the periodontal assessment,the Naber's probe indicated complete bone loss resulting in a through-and-through opening in the furcation without visualization on tooth #14.What furcation grade does this describe?

Match the gingival fiber with its description. -Dentogingival

Match the gingival fiber with its description. -Transseptal

If the migration of the junctional epithelium is above the crest of the alveolar bone,the pocket is an infrabony periodontal pocket.If the migration of the junction epithelium is below the alveolar bone crest,it is a suprabony periodontal pocket.

Which of the following is the single best indicator of periodontal support?

Which of the following is a plaque biofilm-induced gingival disease with a modifying factor?

Match the gingival fiber with its description. -Alveologingival

Healthy sulcus depths range from 0.5 to 3.0 mm.However,for implants the desired probing depth is between 4 and 5 mm.

Movement of a tooth greater than 2 mm in a facial-lingual direction is indicative of what type of mobility?

Which of the following is the proper way to calculate the width of attached gingiva?

Your patient demonstrates generalized probe depths of 3 to 4 mm,with localized areas of bleeding on probing.There is generalized gingival recession of 2 to 3 mm and class II furcation involvement on teeth 3,14,15,and 31.The periodontal case type is

A radiograph provides a three-dimensional image of a complex structure.Some structures can be hidden by other structures on a radiograph.

Furcation involvement should be suspected when the clinical attachment level on a multi-rooted tooth is at least

Which of the following is NOT a part of the comprehensive periodontal evaluation?

True periodontal pockets are a result of

Which of the following make up the attachment apparatus?

The dense,hard gingival tissue that is frequently seen as a result of chronic periodontitis is predominantly due to overproliferation of

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