2 (M)

Question 1

a disease of the periodontium occurring in an otherwise
healthy adolescent characterized by rapid loss of alveolar bone, more than 1 tooth
of the permanent dentition.

Answer 1

Aggressive Periodontitis

Question 2

T/f

Age of onset and distribution of lesion is very important
when making a diagnosis.

Answer 2

T

Question 3

In the subgingival biofilm, up to ____ species microorganisms have been
Identified

Answer 3

700

(LOCALIZED AGGRESSIVE PERIODONTITIS)

Question 4

Usually found in younger patients (35y.o. below) than those with GAP

Answer 4

LOCALIZED AGGRESSIVE PERIODONTITIS

Question 5

Neutrophils attack pathogens by releasing _____ and these enzymes increases tissue destruction

Answer 5

LYTIC enzymes

Question 6

ABNORMALITIES IN LAP

They show:

Answer 6

1. Impaired chemotaxis
2. Impaired phagocytosis
3. Impaired killing of bacteria