Exam 11: The Periodontal Examination

Periodontal screening and recording is a quick and easy screening tool used to eliminate the need for comprehensive periodontal evaluations.The mouth is divided into six sextants and a single code is recorded for each sextant based on the highest code number achieved for that sextant.

All periodontitis begins as gingivitis,but not all gingivitis progresses to periodontitis.Therefore,the progression of the disease should not be assumed to be linear.

The primary contribution of calculus in the development of periodontal disease is

Match the gingival fiber with its description. -Circular

Which of the following is NOT keratinized tissue?

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

Which of the following classifications is used to classify a probe passing completely through a furcation when the entrance to the furcation is not visible?

A tooth can be displaced more than 1 mm in a facial-lingual direction but is not depressible into the socket.This tooth is displaying ___mobility.

Ends of the periodontal ligament fibers that are embedded in the cementum and alveolar bone describe

The distance between the junctional epithelium and the cementoenamel junction yields a reading for the

Jim's periodontal screening and recording score for sextants 1 through 6 are as follows: 3,2,3,4,2,2.What is the course of action?