Question 1

Suppuration is always found in patients with acute periodontal abscesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Once an abscess drains and is no longer causing discomfort,treatment may be delayed for several months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A periapical abscess must be treated as soon as possible.Periapical abscesses can lead to life-threatening situations.

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.

Question 4

Pain is constant and can be localized; the tooth is vital,but no apical radiolucency is observed.

Accepted Answer

A) Acute herpetic gingivostomatitis 
B) Pericoronitis 
C) NUG 
D) Periodontal abscess 
E) Endodontic abscess

Question 5

Rapid bone loss occurs during acute episodes of infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Teeth often test nonvital in which type of abscess?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gingival 
B)  Periodontal 
C)  Pericoronal 
D)  Endodontic

Question 7

Red border and a gray ulcerated center are observed and may be present on the lips,tongue,gingiva,or buccal mucosa.

Accepted Answer

A) Acute herpetic gingivostomatitis 
B) Pericoronitis 
C) NUG 
D) Periodontal abscess 
E) Endodontic abscess

Question 8

Pus formation characterizes periodontal abscesses.Other names for pus include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Exudate 
B)  Purulence 
C)  Suppuration 
D)  Purulent exudate 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

The periodontal emergency that occurs in an otherwise healthy periodontium is usually:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pericoronitis 
B)  Gingival abscess 
C)  Periapical abscess 
D)  Acute periodontal abscess 
E)  Chronic periodontal abscess

Question 10

The microbiota found in acute periodontal abscesses are mainly gram-negative,aerobic organisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The periodontal abscess is the result of bacteria that have become established in the tissues as a result of which of the following causes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trauma 
B)  Advancing disease process and trauma 
C)  Incomplete scaling and root planing and advancing disease 
D)  Incomplete scaling and root planing, advancing disease, and trauma

Question 12

Surface of gingival tissue has pseudomembranous coating,papillae appear cratered,and the breath has a fetid odor.

Accepted Answer

A) Acute herpetic gingivostomatitis 
B) Pericoronitis 
C) NUG 
D) Periodontal abscess 
E) Endodontic abscess

Question 13

Chronic periodontal abscesses:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are usually painless 
B)  Involve a nonvital tooth 
C)  Are free of suppuration or purulence 
D)  Cause the surrounding tissue to have a cratered appearance

Question 14

A periodontal abscess is usually characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain 
B)  Swelling 
C)  Discomfort 
D)  Tooth sensitivity to pressure 
E)  A, B, and C

Question 15

Gingival abscesses often indicate an abnormality of the deeper tissues in that area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A periapical abscess is an infectious process originating and spreading from the periodontal pocket to the pulp.A periapical abscess is an infectious process originating and spreading from the pulp to the periodontal pocket.

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.

Question 17

Abscesses may be combinations of periodontal and endodontic lesions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

NUG will most likely cause what papillary contour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Edema 
B)  Cratering 
C)  Recession 
D)  Enlargement

Question 19

Which disease process requires that all elective treatment be postponed until the condition has been resolved?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pericoronitis 
B)  Gingival abscess 
C)  Periapical abscess 
D)  Periodontal abscess 
E)  Primary herpetic infection

Question 20

Pain may be the feature that distinguishes a periapical abscess from a periodontal abscess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Periodontal Emergencies

Suppuration is always found in patients with acute periodontal abscesses.

Once an abscess drains and is no longer causing discomfort,treatment may be delayed for several months.

A periapical abscess must be treated as soon as possible.Periapical abscesses can lead to life-threatening situations.

Pain is constant and can be localized; the tooth is vital,but no apical radiolucency is observed.

Rapid bone loss occurs during acute episodes of infection.

Teeth often test nonvital in which type of abscess?

Red border and a gray ulcerated center are observed and may be present on the lips,tongue,gingiva,or buccal mucosa.

Pus formation characterizes periodontal abscesses.Other names for pus include:

The periodontal emergency that occurs in an otherwise healthy periodontium is usually:

The microbiota found in acute periodontal abscesses are mainly gram-negative,aerobic organisms.

The periodontal abscess is the result of bacteria that have become established in the tissues as a result of which of the following causes?

Surface of gingival tissue has pseudomembranous coating,papillae appear cratered,and the breath has a fetid odor.

Chronic periodontal abscesses:

A periodontal abscess is usually characterized by:

Gingival abscesses often indicate an abnormality of the deeper tissues in that area.

A periapical abscess is an infectious process originating and spreading from the periodontal pocket to the pulp.A periapical abscess is an infectious process originating and spreading from the pulp to the periodontal pocket.

Abscesses may be combinations of periodontal and endodontic lesions.

NUG will most likely cause what papillary contour?

Which disease process requires that all elective treatment be postponed until the condition has been resolved?

Pain may be the feature that distinguishes a periapical abscess from a periodontal abscess.