Final; Radiographic Interpretation of Periodontal Disease

Question 1

What are the two types of bone loss

Answer 1

horizontal bone loss

vertical bone loss

Question 2

What are the three classifications are periodontitis severity

Answer 2

mild
moderate
severe

Question 3

What are the two classifications of periodontitis spread

Answer 3

localized

generalized

Question 4

What is the normal range between the DEJ and alveolar crest

Answer 4

1.5-2mm; anything more than that can be classified as bone loss

Question 5

Severe periodontal bone loss can lead to what

Answer 5

perioendo lesion

Question 6

What is the different between horizontal and vertical bone loss

Answer 6

horizontal bone loss is more generalized and exhibits a layer of bone loss consistent with adjacent teeth
vertical bone loss is more localized and takes a triangular shape

Question 7

What structures involving the root/PD can be widened due to bone loss

Answer 7

PDL