Question 1

What maintenance interval would the dental hygienist recommend for Mr.JTM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Annually 
B)  Every 6 months 
C)  Between 2 and 4 months 
D)  Maintenance appointments are not effective because Mr. JTM is not willing to follow instructions.

Question 2

Periodontal therapy and care consists of a series of treatment phases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Phase _____ of periodontal therapy includes a second assessment of the periodontal condition for determining the results of the initial therapy and to determine whether additional periodontal intervention is required.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Phase _____ of periodontal therapy includes a...

Question 4

The major objective of periodontal therapy is to ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The major objective of periodontal therapy is...

Question 5

The usual reason reported for patient noncompliance in personal plaque biofilm control is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  No value is perceived. 
B)  The program is too time consuming and difficult. 
C)  The patient is unaware of the options available to perform the procedures. 
D)  The patient is unaware of the need to perform personal oral hygiene procedures.

Question 6

The objectives of periodontal maintenance include all of the following except one.Which objective is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintenance of oral health 
B)  Elimination of all oral bacteria 
C)  Maintenance of alveolar bone height 
D)  Preservation of clinical attachment levels 
E)  Evaluation and reinforcement of personal oral hygiene

Question 7

What is the best strategy to treat dentinal hypersensitivity after periodontal therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educate the patient on the benefit of gingival grafting. 
B)  Instruct the patient on plaque control and fluoride use. 
C)  Instruct the patient on the use of over-the-counter antiinflammatory agents. 
D)  Instruct the patient to avoid touching the sensitive area until the discomfort resolves.

Question 8

Phase _______ of periodontal therapy includes a second assessment of the periodontal condition to determine the results of the initial therapy and to determine whether additional periodontal intervention is required.

Accepted Answer

A)  I (initial phase) 
B)  II (surgical phase) 
C)  IV (maintenance phase)

Question 9

The highest rate of patient attrition occurs at what point in the periodontal maintenance treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  First 6 months 
B)  First year 
C)  Second year 
D)  Fifth year

Question 10

The goal of Phase _____ of periodontal therapy is to provide reconstructive or surgical therapy to improve further the periodontal condition and increase the ability of the patient to perform adequate daily oral hygiene.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The goal of Phase _____ of periodontal...

Question 11

A key strategy for enhancing compliance with this patient should include a(an):

Accepted Answer

A)  New toothbrush and floss 
B)  Complete dental caries assessment 
C)  Oral hygiene instruction pamphlet 
D)  Explanation of the relationship of plaque biofilm to his oral conditions

Question 12

Phase _____ of periodontal therapy includes plaque biofilm control,dietary analysis and modification,and scaling and root planing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Phase _____ of periodontal therapy includes plaque...

Question 13

Gingivitis is always preceded by periodontitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Xerostomia is of concern in the management of the patient with periodontal disease because it is related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased calculus 
B)  Increased root caries risk 
C)  Increased oral cancer risk 
D)  Decreased signs of gingival disease

Question 15

Phase _______ of periodontal therapy consists of individualized oral hygiene instructions and supragingival and subgingival débridement of plaque biofilm and calculus.

Accepted Answer

A)  I (initial phase) 
B)  II (surgical phase) 
C)  IV (maintenance phase)

Question 16

The primary objective of periodontal maintenance is preserving the stable state achieved during the active phase of periodontal therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention

What maintenance interval would the dental hygienist recommend for Mr.JTM?

Periodontal therapy and care consists of a series of treatment phases.

Phase _____ of periodontal therapy includes a second assessment of the periodontal condition for determining the results of the initial therapy and to determine whether additional periodontal intervention is required.

The major objective of periodontal therapy is to ________________.

The usual reason reported for patient noncompliance in personal plaque biofilm control is that:

The objectives of periodontal maintenance include all of the following except one.Which objective is the exception?

What is the best strategy to treat dentinal hypersensitivity after periodontal therapy?

Phase _______ of periodontal therapy includes a second assessment of the periodontal condition to determine the results of the initial therapy and to determine whether additional periodontal intervention is required.

The highest rate of patient attrition occurs at what point in the periodontal maintenance treatment plan?

The goal of Phase _____ of periodontal therapy is to provide reconstructive or surgical therapy to improve further the periodontal condition and increase the ability of the patient to perform adequate daily oral hygiene.

A key strategy for enhancing compliance with this patient should include a(an) :

Phase _____ of periodontal therapy includes plaque biofilm control,dietary analysis and modification,and scaling and root planing.

Gingivitis is always preceded by periodontitis.

Xerostomia is of concern in the management of the patient with periodontal disease because it is related to:

Phase _______ of periodontal therapy consists of individualized oral hygiene instructions and supragingival and subgingival débridement of plaque biofilm and calculus.

The primary objective of periodontal maintenance is preserving the stable state achieved during the active phase of periodontal therapy.