Perio MCQs

Question 1

Which of the following options is NOT a symptom of herpetic gingival stomatitis?

a. Loss of appetite
b. Halitosis
c. Lymphadenopathy
d. Ulcers

Answer 1

Halitosis

Question 2

What are the classical features of NUG?

Answer 2

Affects the interdental papilla, lasts 1-2 weeks with permanent destruction

Question 3

What antimicrobial would you use to manage a periodontal abscess, adjunct to mechanical treatment if necessary?

Answer 3

Metronidazole 200mg TDS 3-7 days

Question 4

What is the best indication for provision of a gingival veneer?

Answer 4

Generalised tissue loss on anterior area

Question 5

What is the best indicator of active and progressive periodontal disease?

Answer 5

Persistent bleeding on probing

Question 6

What is the average biological width of the dentogingival complex?

Answer 6

2mm

Question 7

A 40-year-old male has undergone a complete course of RSD, when under the maintenance
phase, a recall period is to be set. He has lost 20% of bone levels, and smokes 40 a day. He has
been diagnosed with hypertension in the last year, but monthly reviews suggest the patient is
keeping it under good control. On examination the patients bleeding on scoring percentage
was 15% with 3 pocket depths over 4mm .When should the recall interval be set to?

Answer 7

4 months

Question 8

What percentage bone loss would a tooth have to have to be irrational to treat?

Answer 8

More than 2/3

Question 9

Prescription for ANUG

Answer 9

Metronidazole 400mg 3x a day for 3 days

Question 10

Prescription for dental abscess

Answer 10

Amoxicillin 250mg 3x daily for 5 days
Metronidazole 200mg 3x daily for 5 days if allergic to penicillin
Erythromycin 250mg 4x daily for 5 days

Question 11

How do you treat a primary endo secondary perio case?

Answer 11

Root canal treatment
Review in 3 months - RSD if pocket still deep
Review in 3 months - refer/ surgery if still not healed