Question 1

Gingival crevicular fluid is an exudate.It contains many cells and proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true. B

Question 2

For each millimeter of apical migration of sulcular epithelial attachment,there is also one millimeter of periodontal fibers lost.This migration of junctional epithelium and clinical attachment loss is the hallmark sign for diagnosing periodontitis.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true. A

Question 3

All periodontitis is preceded by gingivitis.All gingivitis progresses to periodontitis.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true. C

Question 4

The specific plaque hypothesis attributes periodontal diseases to specific,although NOT known,bacteria.It also states that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal disease.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of gingival crevicular fluid?

Accepted Answer

A) Clears bacteria from sulcus 
B) Vehicle for leukocytes 
C) First line of defense against periodontal pathogens 
D) Indicator of healthy sulcus 
A) Clears bacteria from sulcus 
B) Vehicle for leukocytes 
C) First line of defense against periodontal pathogens 
D) Indicator of healthy sulcus

Question 6

How many different species of bacteria are estimated to inhabit the oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

A) 100-200 
B) 100-300 
C) 300-500 
D) 400-500 
A) 100-200 
B) 100-300 
C) 300-500 
D) 400-500

Question 7

The nonspecific plaque hypothesis relates periodontal disease to the amount of plaque present.It states that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal disease.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true.

Question 8

Which of the following microbial species appear to be associated with chronic periodontitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans 
B) Porphyromonas gingivalis 
C) Prevotella intermedia 
D) All of the above 
A) Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans 
B) Porphyromonas gingivalis 
C) Prevotella intermedia 
D) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of aggressive periodontitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Amount of deposit inconsistent with severity of disease 
B) Destruction to permanent first molars and incisors 
C) Associated with the bacterial species AA 
D) None of the above 
A) Amount of deposit inconsistent with severity of disease 
B) Destruction to permanent first molars and incisors 
C) Associated with the bacterial species AA 
D) None of the above

Question 10

A diagnosis of gingivitis implies that junctional epithelium has migrated apically,but is still on the enamel or cementoenamel junction.A diagnosis of periodontitis implies that junctional epithelium has migrated apically 2,3,or more millimeters.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true.

Gingival crevicular fluid is an exudate.It contains many cells and proteins.

For each millimeter of apical migration of sulcular epithelial attachment,there is also one millimeter of periodontal fibers lost.This migration of junctional epithelium and clinical attachment loss is the hallmark sign for diagnosing periodontitis.

All periodontitis is preceded by gingivitis.All gingivitis progresses to periodontitis.

The specific plaque hypothesis attributes periodontal diseases to specific,although NOT known,bacteria.It also states that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal disease.

Which of the following is NOT a function of gingival crevicular fluid?

How many different species of bacteria are estimated to inhabit the oral cavity?

The nonspecific plaque hypothesis relates periodontal disease to the amount of plaque present.It states that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal disease.

Which of the following microbial species appear to be associated with chronic periodontitis?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of aggressive periodontitis?

A diagnosis of gingivitis implies that junctional epithelium has migrated apically,but is still on the enamel or cementoenamel junction.A diagnosis of periodontitis implies that junctional epithelium has migrated apically 2,3,or more millimeters.

Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Hygiene Science

Dental Plaque Biofilm

Carious Lesions

Oral Cancer

Dental Trauma

Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity

Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums

Self-Care Adjuncts

Implant and Denture Self Care

Community Water Fluoridation

Topical Fluoride Therapy

Dental Sealants

Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Health Education and Promotion Theories

Tobacco Cessation

Athletic Mouthguards

Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care

Pregnancy and Infancy

Pediatrics

Adult Dental Care

Geriatrics

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

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Exam 6: Periodontal Diseases

Gingival crevicular fluid is an exudate.It contains many cells and proteins.

For each millimeter of apical migration of sulcular epithelial attachment,there is also one millimeter of periodontal fibers lost.This migration of junctional epithelium and clinical attachment loss is the hallmark sign for diagnosing periodontitis.

All periodontitis is preceded by gingivitis.All gingivitis progresses to periodontitis.

The specific plaque hypothesis attributes periodontal diseases to specific,although NOT known,bacteria.It also states that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal disease.

Which of the following is NOT a function of gingival crevicular fluid?

How many different species of bacteria are estimated to inhabit the oral cavity?

The nonspecific plaque hypothesis relates periodontal disease to the amount of plaque present.It states that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal disease.

Which of the following microbial species appear to be associated with chronic periodontitis?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of aggressive periodontitis?

A diagnosis of gingivitis implies that junctional epithelium has migrated apically,but is still on the enamel or cementoenamel junction.A diagnosis of periodontitis implies that junctional epithelium has migrated apically 2,3,or more millimeters.

Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Hygiene Science

Dental Plaque Biofilm

Carious Lesions

Oral Cancer

Dental Trauma

Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity

Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums

Self-Care Adjuncts

Implant and Denture Self Care

Community Water Fluoridation

Topical Fluoride Therapy

Dental Sealants

Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Health Education and Promotion Theories

Tobacco Cessation

Athletic Mouthguards

Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care

Pregnancy and Infancy

Pediatrics

Adult Dental Care

Geriatrics

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

Filters