Exam 2 Chapter 25 (Travis) [Jesse Altered]

Question 1

The concept of referring to a patient as co-therapist strengthens the notion that the patient plays an active role in the treatment and management of their periodontal care.

Answer 1

Co-therapist

Question 2

Who should be involved in determining which devices and aids a patient uses for plaque control?

A. The dentist

B. The dental hygienist

C. The patient

D. All of the above

Answer 2

D. All of the above

Question 3

True or False: Power toothbrushes should be recommended ONLY for individuals with a disability.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

True or False: Patients with type II embrasure spaces need to use interdental brushes and wooden toothpicks to effectively control plaque biofilm.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False: A coated tongue is the primary oral malodor inducing factor.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Which of the following interdental aids would be recommended for a patient with type I embrasure spaces throughout the mouth?

A. An interdental brush

B. Standard dental floss

C. Tufted dental floss

D. Toothpick and Holder

Answer 6

B. Standard dental floss

Question 7

Which of the following might be recommended for plaque removal in an exposed furcation area on that has experienced gingival recession?

A. An interdental brush

B. Standard dental floss

C. Tufted dental floss

D. Toothpick and Holder

Answer 7

A. An interdental brush

Question 8

Which of the following is the most effective means for cleaning exposed root concavities?

A. An interdental brush

B. Standard dental floss

C. Tufted dental floss

D. Toothpick and Holder

Answer 8

A. An interdental brush

Question 9

True or False: Dental floss has shown to provide superior biofilm and bleeding reduction when compared to alternative interdental aids.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

1. Reasons for recommending Power toothbrush

Answer 10

1. More effective at removing plaque
2. Easier for people with limited mobility
3. Built-in timers
4. May improve focus while brushing
5. May improve oral health in people with orthodontic appliances

Question 11

2. Which of the following interdental devices cannot be used with type I embrasures occupied by the interdental papilla?
3. Dental floss
4. Dental tape
5. End-tufted brush
6. Floss holder

Answer 11

C. End-tufted brush

Question 12

3. Which of the following interdental devices would be recommended for type II embrasure space?
4. Dental tape
5. Wooden toothpick
6. Interdental brush
7. B and C

Answer 12

D. B and C

Question 13

4. An end-tufted brush is recommended for all of the following EXCEPT
5. Type II embrasure
6. Type III embrasure
7. Distal surface of last tooth
8. Exposed furcation area

Answer 13

A. Type II embrasure

Question 14

5. According to the text, which of the following interdental devices would be recommended for a type III embrasure space?
6. Interdental brush
7. Proxibrush
8. End-tufted brush
9. All of the above

Answer 14

D. All of the above

According to the slides proxibrush is another name for interdental brush. All are recommended for a type III embrasure space.

Question 15

6. Use of an end-tufted brush is most effective in the removal of biofilm on the proximal surface of a mandibular canine
7. True
8. False

Answer 15

B. False

False. Use of an Interdental brush is most effective.

Question 16

7. For removal of biofilm at the gingival margin furcation area or root concavities of a type II or type III embrasure space use a/an ______.

Answer 16

Perio Aid

Question 17

8. An Interdental brush is recommended for all of the following EXCEPT
9. Distal surface of last tooth
10. Exposed furcation areas
11. Embrasure spaces with exposed proximal root concavities
12. All are recommended

Answer 17

D. All are recommended

Question 18

9. Periodontitis usually damages the interdental tissue first.
10. True
11. False

Answer 18

A. True

Question 19

10. The following illustrates what embrasure type?

Answer 19

Type I Embrasure: space is filled by the interdental papilla

Dental floss is an effective means of biofilm control

Question 20

11. The following illustrates what embrasure type?

Answer 20

Type II Embrasure: height of interdental papilla is reduced.

Interdental brushes and wooden toothpicks are effective means of biofilm removal.

Question 21

12. The following illustrates what embrasure type?

Answer 21

Type III Embrasure: The interdental papilla is missing

Interdental brushes and end-tufted brushes are effective means of biofilm control.

Question 22

13. Interdental brushes are recommended when embrasure space is partially or completely open. Effectively clean root concavities better than any other interdental aid.
14. The first statement is true. The second statement is false.
15. The first statement is false. The second statement is true.
16. Both statements are true.
17. Both statements are false.

Answer 22

C. Both statements are true.

Question 23

14. _______ causes apical migration of the junctional epithelium, loss of connective tissue. Destruction of alveolar bone, and results root cavity ______.

Answer 23

Periodontitis; exposure

Question 24

Dental floss is the most effective means of removing proximal biofilm

1. True
2. False

Answer 24

B. False

It is good for type I embrasure spaces with people with excellent oral hygiene, but will not be effective for type II or III embrasure spaces or exposed root concavities.

Question 25

16. The bulk of bacteria and debris responsible for halitosis accumulates on the back of the tongue
17. True
18. False

Answer 25

A. True

Question 26

17. Bacteria in pockets reorganize and become MORE pathogenic the longer they are left undisturbed
18. True
19. False

Answer 26

A. True