Chapter 14

Question 1

Two main classifications of periodontal disease?

Answer 1

Gingivitis and periodontitis

Question 2

Five components of the periodontium

Answer 2

Alveolar bone 
Periodontal ligament 
Cementum 
Gingiva 
Junctional epithelium

Question 3

What is the main cause of periodontal disease?

Answer 3

Biofilm

Question 4

How does calculus contribute to periodontal disease?

Answer 4

Calculus provides a rough surface where additional plaque can grow

Question 5

List the three main types of gingivitis?

Answer 5

Plaque induced
Medication induced
Systemic factors

Question 6

List the clinical signs of gingivitis:

Answer 6

Redness and swelling 
Bleeds easily 
Loss of tissue 
Tissues are raw 
Heat/sore

Question 7

What type of X-rays are useful in diagnosing periodontal disease?

Answer 7

Bite wing -> horizontal + vertical

Per-apical-> post and anterior

Question 8

List three case type of periodontal disease and give a brief explanation of each?

Answer 8

Chronic - mild moderate serve
Aggressive before age 35
Necrotizing- NUG sudden onset pain
NUP loss of teeth

Question 9

List 5 signs and symptoms of periodontal disease

Answer 9

Red, swollen or tender gingiva
Bleeding gingiva while brushing or flossing
Loose or separating teeth
Pain or pressure when chewing
Puss around the teeth or gingival tissues

Question 10

Four factors that will promote periodontal disease?

Answer 10

Smoking
Poor oral hygiene
Stress
Medications

Question 11

Two factors that can help prevent periodontal disease?

Answer 11

Daily oral care and early professional removal of calculus

Question 12

What are some effects of periodontal disease on the body?

Answer 12

Preterm low birth rates
Stroke
Heart disease

Question 13

PSR stands for:

Answer 13

Periodontal screening + recording

Question 14

Code 4 on a PSR means the probing depth is

Answer 14

5.5 mm

Question 15

What does a * indicate on a PSR score

Answer 15

Resign, mobility,furcation, exuolate

Question 16

Most common form of periodontal disease

Answer 16

Chronic periodontitis

Question 17

Gingivitis

Answer 17

Inflammation of gingival tissue reversible

Question 18

Periodontitis

Answer 18

Distraction of one inflammation supports tissues Ireversible

Question 19

If PD is not treated it can lead to

Answer 19

Tooth loss

Question 20

Systemic condition that can influence PD

Answer 20

HIV AIDS and leukaemia

Question 21

Dentition is divided into

Answer 21

Sextants

Question 22

Biofilm

Answer 22

Known as plaque. Colourless, soft, sticky coating made up of communities of microorganisms adhering to oral structures

Question 23

Calculus

Answer 23

Calcium and phosphate Saint in saliva becomes mineralized and sticks to tooth surfaces

Question 24

Periodontal

Answer 24

Referring to the periodontium

Question 25

Periodontium

Answer 25

Structures that surround,support, and are attached to the teeth

Question 26

Perioscopy

Answer 26

Procedure in which a dental endoscope is used subgingivally