Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  0; 2
B)  1; 3
C)  0; 3
D)  1; 2E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

_____ is defined as a surgical procedure involving the removal of bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  Osseous surgery
B)  Ostectomy
C)  Osteoplasty
D)  A pedicle graftE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

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)  FilesE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

It is normal for some bleeding to continue after periodontal surgery for 4 to 5 hours.What should the patient do bleeding persists beyond that point?

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.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which periodontal surgery does not remove any of the affected tissue,but pushes the tissues away from the underlying tooth roots and alveolar bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gingivectomy
B)  Flap surgery
C)  Incisional surgery
D)  Both b and cE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

The ____ the depth of the periodontal pocket,the ____ the loss of bone; therefore,the _____ severe the periodontal disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater; greater; more
B)  greater; greater; less
C)  lesser, lesser; more
D)  lesser; greater; lessE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

What should a periodontal examination include?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient's medical and dental history.
B)  An examination of the teeth and oral tissues.
C)  Measuring pockets with a pocket marker.
D)  Both a and b should be included.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which of the statements listed 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.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

What are signs and symptoms of periodontal disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presence of plaque and calculus
B)  A bad taste in the mouth
C)  Teeth that are sensitive to cold
D)  Teeth that are stainedE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which procedure contours and shapes bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ostectomy
B)  Bone grafting
C)  Bone augmentation
D)  OsteoplastyE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which process involves scraping or cleaning the gingival lining of the pocket to remove necrotic tissue from the pocket wall?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gingival curettage
B)  Gingival debridement
C)  Scaling
D)  Root planingE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which type of radiographs are excellent for determining the extent of crestal bone loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior periapical
B)  Posterior periapical
C)  Vertical bitewing
D)  Both a and bE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

What does the acronym LASER mean?

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 raysE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which instrument is used to measure the horizontal and vertical pocket depth of multirooted teeth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Furcation probe
B)  Periodontal probe
C)  Periodontal explorer
D)  Pocket markerE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 55: Periodontics

Which instrument is used to measure the horizontal and vertical pocket depth of multirooted teeth?

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Which of the statements listed are advantages of laser surgery?

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What are signs and symptoms of periodontal disease?

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

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What should a periodontal examination include?

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What does the acronym LASER mean?

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Which process involves scraping or cleaning the gingival lining of the pocket to remove necrotic tissue from the pocket wall?

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Which type of radiographs are excellent for determining the extent of crestal bone loss?

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Teeth normally have a slight amount of mobility.Normal mobility is recorded at _,whereas extreme mobility is recorded at __.

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It is normal for some bleeding to continue after periodontal surgery for 4 to 5 hours.What should the patient do bleeding persists beyond that point?

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Which periodontal surgery does not remove any of the affected tissue,but pushes the tissues away from the underlying tooth roots and alveolar bone?

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Which procedure contours and shapes bone?

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_____ is defined as a surgical procedure involving the removal of bone.

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The the depth of the periodontal pocket,the the loss of bone; therefore,the _ severe the periodontal disease.

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Exam 55: Periodontics

Which instrument is used to measure the horizontal and vertical pocket depth of multirooted teeth?

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Which of the statements listed are advantages of laser surgery?

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What are signs and symptoms of periodontal disease?

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

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What should a periodontal examination include?

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What does the acronym LASER mean?

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Which process involves scraping or cleaning the gingival lining of the pocket to remove necrotic tissue from the pocket wall?

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Which type of radiographs are excellent for determining the extent of crestal bone loss?

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

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It is normal for some bleeding to continue after periodontal surgery for 4 to 5 hours.What should the patient do bleeding persists beyond that point?

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Which periodontal surgery does not remove any of the affected tissue,but pushes the tissues away from the underlying tooth roots and alveolar bone?

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Which procedure contours and shapes bone?

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_____ is defined as a surgical procedure involving the removal of bone.

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The ____ the depth of the periodontal pocket,the ____ the loss of bone; therefore,the _____ severe the periodontal disease.

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Teeth normally have a slight amount of mobility.Normal mobility is recorded at _,whereas extreme mobility is recorded at __.

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The the depth of the periodontal pocket,the the loss of bone; therefore,the _ severe the periodontal disease.

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