Important Info 2.3

Question 1

Which is true about BOP?

Answer 1

Suppressed in smokers

Question 2

Saliva plays a significant role in calculus in _______ lower anterior teeth and ___________ of first molars

Answer 2

LINGUAL
BUCCAL

Question 3

What instrument to use for supragingival calculus removal from exposed root surfaces

Answer 3

Universal curette

Question 4

The most likely affected gingiva of severe mandibular recession is

Answer 4

attached gingiva

• her case study said Mucogingival junction

Question 5

What encloses the plaque biofilm, and makes it difficult for removal by water

Answer 5

Polysaccharide/Plaque matrix

Question 6

What allow for bacteria in biofilms to obtain nutrients and recycle them?

Answer 6

channels

Question 7

Diffuse gingivitis affects

Answer 7

attached gingiva

• also gingival margin and interdental papillae

Question 8

Case study that involved the marginal gingiva AND attached gingiva

Answer 8

diffuse gingivitis

Question 9

The consistency of healthy gingiva can be described as

Answer 9

firm and resilient

Question 10

What is the definition of interradicular fibers?

Answer 10

from cementum between the roots of multirooted teeth to the adjacent bone to resist vertical and lateral forces

• a principle (PDL) fiber group

Question 11

What is the definition of circumferential fibers?

Answer 11

encircle each tooth in a cufflike fashion within the free gingiva

• a gingival fiber group

Question 12

What is true about Infrabony pockets?

Answer 12

apical to alvelolar crest

Question 13

What is true about Pseudo-pocket?

Answer 13

caused by hyperplasia

Question 14

What is 6

Answer 14

free gingiva

Question 14

What’s true about periodontitis

Answer 14

it can turn into a suprabony pocket

Question 15

What is 8

Answer 15

attached gingiva

Question 16

What is 10

Answer 16

alveolar mucosa

Question 17

Which medications increase gingival bleeding?

Answer 17

• anticoagulants (Warfarin, Eliquis)

Question 18

Early gingivitis present within 7 days occurs during which category

Answer 18

Early lesion

Question 19

What is a function of the acquired pellicle?

Answer 19

Provides a barrier against acid attack

Question 20

Gingivitis always _____________ periodontitis, but it does not always _________ into periodontitis

Answer 20

precedes
progress

Question 21

Which of these is most likely the cause of the patient’s gingival
inflammation?

Answer 21

Diabetes

Question 22

What is the equation to measure attached gingiva?

Answer 22

Question 23

What is 7 and what percent of patients have this?

Answer 23

free gingival groove
50%

Question 24

Know the difference between
- initial lesion
- early lesion
- established lesion
- advanced lesion

Answer 24

Initial lesion
* Clinically healthy gingival tissues
* Develops within 2-4 days of the accumulation of plaque

Early lesion
* Early gingivitis that is clinically evident
* Develops approximately 1-2 weeks of continued plaque accumulation

Established lesion
* Established chronic gingivitis
* Progression to this stage dependent on many factors

Advanced lesion
* Transition from gingivitis to periodontitis
* Progression to this stage dependent on many factors