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1
Q

on average, how long does it take for periodontal pathogens to return to baseline levels after a scaling and root planing procedure?

A

9-11 weeks

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2
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T/F: Decreased levels of elastase in GCF is found in people with Diabetes Mellitus

A

FALSE

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3
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T/F: Actinomyces are more prevalent in the supragingival environment

A

true

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4
Q

What color is supragingival calculus?

A

creamy white/ dark yellow

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5
Q

A ________ is necessary, but not sufficient for a disease to occur

A

pathogen

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6
Q

Changes in micro vascular plexuses and enhancement of PMN migration occurs in what stage of the gingival lesion?

A

initial

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7
Q

An electron dense organic material interposed between subgingival plaque and the tooth is called what?

A

cuticle

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8
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What is characteristic of periodontal disease in SMOKERS?

A

less gingivitis

more attachment loss

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9
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________ is The probability that a test will be negative when administered to people who are free of the disease in question

A

specificity

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10
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what is Positive Predicted Value?

A

The probability of disease in a subject with a positive test result

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11
Q

name 3 reactive process of periodontal soft tissues (gingival diseases)

A

peripheral giant cell granulomas

pyogenic granulomas

fibromas

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12
Q

T/F: a hemangioma is a reactive process of the hard tissues

A

FALSE

it is a Benign neoplasms of periodontal soft tissues

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13
Q

In POOR diabetic control has a how much percentage of glucose bound to hemoglobin?

A

> 8%

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14
Q

A poorly controlled diabetic has increased risk of developing _________ as they age, assuming they have Type I and not Type II

A

periodontitis

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15
Q

A higher frequecy of periodontal attachment loss is also found in what type of diabetes?

A

found in specifically Type I, not type II

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16
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A suspected risk factor that has been correctly identified through cross-sectional study designs, although there are not yet data from a longitudinal study would best be described as a ________

A

Risk Indicator

17
Q

T/F: 15. Generalized aggresive periodontits is characterized by robust serum antibodies in response to infecting agents

A

FALSE

18
Q

in generalized aggressive periodontitis, there is a pronounced ______ nature of destruction of attachment and alveolar bone

A

episodic

19
Q

what is the most common cyst of the jaws?

A

radicular cyst

20
Q

A 12 year old presents with inflammation and interproximal attachment loss on her first molars and second premolars. What is your diagnosis?

A

Local aggressive periodontitis

21
Q

T/F: radiographs are part of the clinical periodontal exam

A

False

22
Q

T/F: HSV1 can effect the oral mucosa but Varicella Zoster can not.

A

false

23
Q

NPD (necrotizing periodontal disease) is characterized by what?

A
  • bleeding in gentle touch
  • “punched out” papilla
  • generally presents a linear erythema
24
Q

pemphigus vulgaris is usually found in what age group?

A

typically seen in middle aged or eldery

25
Q

in teeth with progressive, plaque associated periodontal disease__________ trauma will enhance the rate of periodontal destruction

A

jiggling type

occlusal trauma

26
Q

The backbone of the plaque biofilm is made of what structure?

A

exoplysaccharides

27
Q

what is a risk marker?

A

A characteristic or factor that has the ability to predict individuals at high risk for disease, but is not likely to be part of the causal chain

28
Q

what % of teeth must be affected for periodontitis to be considered “localized”?

A

less than 30%

29
Q

T/F: In chronic periodontitis Th2 cells outnumber Th1 cell

A

true

30
Q

Auto-reactive ______ have been noted in cases of advanced periodontitis

A

B cells

31
Q

what bacteria are associated with periodontal abscesses?

A
  • Tannerella forsythus
  • Fusobacterium nucleatum
  • Prevotella intermedia
32
Q

periapical cemental dysplasia is a reactive process of ________ tissue

A

hard

33
Q

NPD is a possible early sign of what systemic diseases?

A
  • HIV
  • Leukemia
  • Tuberculosis

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