Question 1

The primary advantage of noneugenol periodontal surgical dressing over periodontal surgical dressing that does contain eugenol is that:

Accepted Answer

A) only the noneugenol dressing will protect newly forming tissues. 
B) some patients are allergic to the eugenol and could experience redness and burning pain in the area of the dressing. 
C) the noneugenol material can be mixed and stored in advance while the eugenol material cannot be stored in advance. 
D) the eugenol-containing dressing is supplied in two tubes, one for the base and the other for the accelerator. 
A) only the noneugenol dressing will protect newly forming tissues. 
B) some patients are allergic to the eugenol and could experience redness and burning pain in the area of the dressing. 
C) the noneugenol material can be mixed and stored in advance while the eugenol material cannot be stored in advance. 
D) the eugenol-containing dressing is supplied in two tubes, one for the base and the other for the accelerator. B

Question 2

The surgical procedure that involves the surgical reshaping and contouring of the gingival tissue is:

Accepted Answer

A) gingivectomy. 
B) gingivoplasty. 
C) flap surgery. 
D) osseous surgery. 
A) gingivectomy. 
B) gingivoplasty. 
C) flap surgery. 
D) osseous surgery. B

Question 3

Signs and symptoms of periodontal disease could include:

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 stained. 
A) presence of plaque and calculus. 
B) a bad taste in the mouth. 
C) teeth that are sensitive to cold. 
D) teeth that are stained. B

Question 4

What instrument is used to sever periodontal ligaments for a traumatic tooth extraction,used primarily when dental implants are indicated?

Accepted Answer

A) Kirkland knife 
B) Orban knife 
C) Periotome 
D) Laser 
A) Kirkland knife 
B) Orban knife 
C) Periotome 
D) Laser

Question 5

The _____ includes the gathering of information such as periodontal pocket readings,furcations,tooth mobility,presence of exudate (pus),and gingival recession.

Accepted Answer

A) medical history 
B) dental charting and history 
C) periodontal examination and charting 
D) hygiene exam 
A) medical history 
B) dental charting and history 
C) periodontal examination and charting 
D) hygiene exam

Question 6

An important adverse effect of tetracycline is:

Accepted Answer

A) that it can cause temporary brown staining of the teeth, tongue, and resin restorations. 
B) that it is less effective against periodontal disease because many periodontal pathogens are resistant to it. 
C) that it interferes with the effectiveness of birth control pills. 
D) none of the above. 
A) that it can cause temporary brown staining of the teeth, tongue, and resin restorations. 
B) that it is less effective against periodontal disease because many periodontal pathogens are resistant to it. 
C) that it interferes with the effectiveness of birth control pills. 
D) none of the above.

Question 7

Which instruments are used primarily in periodontal procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) Hoes and files 
B) Chisels and hoes 
C) Scalers and files 
D) Scalers and curettes 
A) Hoes and files 
B) Chisels and hoes 
C) Scalers and files 
D) Scalers and curettes

Question 8

Which statement is not true of laser use in periodontics?

Accepted Answer

A) Lasers can be used to remove excess tissues, such as in a gingivoplasty. 
B) Laser incisions heal faster than those made with scalpels. 
C) The risk of blood-borne contamination is reduced. 
D) Special training is needed by any person who operates or assists during a laser operation. 
A) Lasers can be used to remove excess tissues, such as in a gingivoplasty. 
B) Laser incisions heal faster than those made with scalpels. 
C) The risk of blood-borne contamination is reduced. 
D) Special training is needed by any person who operates or assists during a laser operation.

Question 9

Additional instructions for the patient after periodontal surgery include:

Accepted Answer

A) no smoking as smoking can interfere with the healing process and produce poor results. 
B) limiting activities for a few days to those requiring minimal exertion. 
C) the gentle use a soft toothbrush to clean the area of the surgery. 
D) all of the above. 
A) no smoking as smoking can interfere with the healing process and produce poor results. 
B) limiting activities for a few days to those requiring minimal exertion. 
C) the gentle use a soft toothbrush to clean the area of the surgery. 
D) all of the above.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) Osseous surgery 
B) Ostectomy 
C) Osteoplasty 
D) A pedicle graft 
A) Osseous surgery 
B) Ostectomy 
C) Osteoplasty 
D) A pedicle graft

Question 11

A periodontal examination should 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. 
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.

Question 12

Which of the following describes the purpose of the dentist marking the pockets on the facial and lingual surfaces of the gingival before beginning surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) The bleeding points indicate where the dentist will need to place the sutures after surgery. 
B) The bleeding points indicate the depth of the pockets showing the dentist where to place the initial incisions. 
C) The bleeding points indicate the bottom of the gingival sulcus showing the dentist where the alveolar bone begins. 
D) The bleeding points indicate the beginning of the gingival grooves. 
A) The bleeding points indicate where the dentist will need to place the sutures after surgery. 
B) The bleeding points indicate the depth of the pockets showing the dentist where to place the initial incisions. 
C) The bleeding points indicate the bottom of the gingival sulcus showing the dentist where the alveolar bone begins. 
D) The bleeding points indicate the beginning of the gingival grooves.

Question 13

New methods of delivering antibiotics include the:

Accepted Answer

A) insertion of a dissolvable chip that releases tetracycline into the deep pockets. 
B) placement of a fiber containing tetracycline into the periodontal pocket. 
C) injection of a dissolvable material, such as a gel, around the tooth. 
D) twice-daily rinse with chlorhexidine. 
A) insertion of a dissolvable chip that releases tetracycline into the deep pockets. 
B) placement of a fiber containing tetracycline into the periodontal pocket. 
C) injection of a dissolvable material, such as a gel, around the tooth. 
D) twice-daily rinse with chlorhexidine.

Question 14

The process of scraping or cleaning the gingival lining of the pocket to remove necrotic tissue from the pocket wall is:

Accepted Answer

A) gingival curettage. 
B) gingival debridement. 
C) scaling. 
D) root planing. 
A) gingival curettage. 
B) gingival debridement. 
C) scaling. 
D) root planing.

Question 15

Which statement is not true concerning occlusal adjustments?

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive biting pressure noted in a specific area is referred to as occlusal trauma. 
B) Occlusal equilibration adjusts the patient's bite so that occlusal forces are equally distributed over all the teeth. 
C) Occlusal trauma can cause periodontal pocket formation. 
D) Tooth mobility can be caused by occlusal trauma. 
A) Excessive biting pressure noted in a specific area is referred to as occlusal trauma. 
B) Occlusal equilibration adjusts the patient's bite so that occlusal forces are equally distributed over all the teeth. 
C) Occlusal trauma can cause periodontal pocket formation. 
D) Tooth mobility can be caused by occlusal trauma.

Question 16

A _____ is an instrument calibrated in millimeters that is used to locate and measure the depth of periodontal pockets.

Accepted Answer

A) periodontal probe 
B) periodontal scaler 
C) periodontal explorer 
D) Gracey curette 
A) periodontal probe 
B) periodontal scaler 
C) periodontal explorer 
D) Gracey curette

Question 17

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; less 
A) greater; greater; more 
B) greater; greater; less 
C) lesser, lesser; more 
D) lesser; greater; less

Question 18

Which statement is not true concerning ultrasonic scalers?

Accepted Answer

A) The spray of water at the tip of the ultrasonic scaler prevents the tip from getting too hot and continuously flushes debris and bacteria from the pocket. 
B) The ultrasonic scaler is used to remove only supragingival calculus and difficult stain. 
C) The ultrasonic scaler may damage porcelain crowns, composite resins, and laminate veneers. 
D) The ultrasonic scaler should not be used on primary teeth or newly erupted permanent teeth. 
A) The spray of water at the tip of the ultrasonic scaler prevents the tip from getting too hot and continuously flushes debris and bacteria from the pocket. 
B) The ultrasonic scaler is used to remove only supragingival calculus and difficult stain. 
C) The ultrasonic scaler may damage porcelain crowns, composite resins, and laminate veneers. 
D) The ultrasonic scaler should not be used on primary teeth or newly erupted permanent teeth.

Question 19

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 marker 
A) Furcation probe 
B) Periodontal probe 
C) Periodontal explorer 
D) Pocket marker

Question 20

The procedure where bone is contoured and shaped is:

Accepted Answer

A) ostectomy. 
B) bone grafting. 
C) bone augmentation. 
D) osteoplasty. 
A) ostectomy. 
B) bone grafting. 
C) bone augmentation. 
D) osteoplasty.

Exam 55: Periodontics

The primary advantage of noneugenol periodontal surgical dressing over periodontal surgical dressing that does contain eugenol is that:

The surgical procedure that involves the surgical reshaping and contouring of the gingival tissue is:

Signs and symptoms of periodontal disease could include:

What instrument is used to sever periodontal ligaments for a traumatic tooth extraction,used primarily when dental implants are indicated?

The _____ includes the gathering of information such as periodontal pocket readings,furcations,tooth mobility,presence of exudate (pus),and gingival recession.

An important adverse effect of tetracycline is:

Which instruments are used primarily in periodontal procedures?

Which statement is not true of laser use in periodontics?

Additional instructions for the patient after periodontal surgery include:

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

A periodontal examination should include:

Which of the following describes the purpose of the dentist marking the pockets on the facial and lingual surfaces of the gingival before beginning surgery?

New methods of delivering antibiotics include the:

The process of scraping or cleaning the gingival lining of the pocket to remove necrotic tissue from the pocket wall is:

Which statement is not true concerning occlusal adjustments?

A _____ is an instrument calibrated in millimeters that is used to locate and measure the depth of periodontal pockets.

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

Which statement is not true concerning ultrasonic scalers?

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

The procedure where bone is contoured and shaped is:

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

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The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Moisture Control

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Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Sealants

Orthodontics

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