Periodontics Flashcards
What are the 4 components of the Periodontium?
***BOARDS***
Alveolar bone, PDL, Cementum and Gingiva
______ is generally considered the initiating factor in periodontal disease.
***BOARDS***
Microbial plaque
Discuss Periodontal Disease in regards to each of the following:
- What is the initiating factor in periodontal disease? ***BOARDS***
- Periodontal health = ?
- Gingivitis = ?
- Periodontitis = ?
What is the Pathogenesis in regards to Periodontal Disease? (3)
Occlusal wear from functioning contacts with opposing teeth is referred to as:
A. Erosion
B. Abrasion
C. Attrition
D. Abfraction
E. Hypersensitivity
***BOARDS 4 SURE***
C. Attrition
Attrition = tooth-tooth
Abrasion = tooth-crown
Loss of tooth structure by mechanical wear is referred to as:
A. Erosion
B. Abrasion
C. Attrition
D. Abfraction
E. Hypersensitivity
***BOARDS 4 SURE***
B. Abrasion
Attrition = tooth-tooth
Abrasion = crown-tooth
Which of the following is a result of exposure of dentinal tubules in root surfaces?
A. Erosion
B. Abrasion
C. Attrition
D. Abfraction
E. Hypersensitivity
***BOARDS 4 SURE***
E. Hypersensitivity
Which of the following is caused by acidic foods/beverages or gastric acid?
A. Erosion
B. Abrasion
C. Attrition
D. Abfraction
E. Hypersensitivity
***BOARDS 4 SURE***
A. Erosion
Loss of tooth structure in cervical areas due to tooth flexure is referred to as:
A. Erosion
B. Abrasion
C. Attrition
D. Abfraction
E. Hypersensitivity
***BOARDS 4 SURE***
D. Abfraction
Which of the following is measured from CEJ to the base of the pocket?
A. Probing pocket depth (PPD)
B. Clinical attachment loss (CAL)
C. Bleeding on probing (BOP)
B. Clinical attachment loss (CAL)
Which of the following is measured from the gingival margin to the base of the pocket?
A. Probing pocket depth (PPD)
B. Clinical attachment loss (CAL)
C. Bleeding on probing (BOP)
A. Probing pocket depth (PPD)
Which of the following is the best measure of inflammation in periodontal tissue?
A. Probing pocket depth (PPD)
B. Clinical attachment loss (CAL)
C. Bleeding on probing (BOP)
C. Bleeding on probing (BOP)
If the Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) is 4mm and there is 2mm of recession, what is the clinical attachment loss?
If the Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) is 6mm and there is 0mm of recession, what is the clinical attachment loss?
If the Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) is 9mm and there is there 3mm of gingiva above the CEJ, what is the clinical attachment loss?
Discuss Periodontal Exam in regards to each of the following:
- Gingival recession = ?
- Alveolar bone loss = ?
- Suppuration = ?
- Mobility = ?
- Furcation = ?
Review the Oral Exam slide in regards to each of the following:
- Home care = ?
- Inflammation = ?
- Destruction of periodontal tissues = ?
What does the Miller Classification classify?
Mobility
Miller = Mobility
Which of the following Miller classifications would be given if there is moderately more than normal mobility (1mm or less)?
A. Class 0
B. Class 1
C. Class 2
D. Class 3
C. Class 2
A tooth with a mobility greater than 1mm and can be vertically depressed in socket is which of the following Miller Classifications?
A. Class 0
B. Class 1
C. Class 2
D. Class 3
D. Class 3
Discuss Furcation in regards to each of the following:
- Furcation = ?
- Furcation involvement = ?
- What are the 4 factors that can predispose a tooth to Furcation involvement?
What does Hamp Classification determine the level of?
Furcation
What instrument is used to measure Furcation?
Nabers probe
Which of the following Hamp classifications is associated with horizontal Furcation involvement (less than 3mm)?
A. Class 0
B. Class 1
C. Class 2
D. Class 3
B. Class 1
Which of the following Hamp classifications is associated with horizontal Furcation involvement > 3mm (greater than 3mm)?
A. Class 0
B. Class 1
C. Class 2
D. Class 3
C. Class 2
Which of the following Hamp classifications is associated with through-and-through Furcation involvement?
A. Class 0
B. Class 1
C. Class 2
D. Class 3
D. Class 3
What does the Glickman Classification tell you?
Furcation
Pocket formation into the FLUTE (incipient) falls under the Glickman Classification of ______.
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 4
A. Class 1
Pocket formation into the FURCA (cul-de-sack) falls under the Glickman Classification of ______.
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 4
B. Class 2
A through-and-through Furcation lesion falls under the Glickman Classification of ______.
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 4
C. Class 3
A through-and-through Furcation lesion that you can see through falls under the Glickman Classification of ______.
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 4
D. Class 4
Discuss Alveolar Bone Loss in regards to each of the following:
- The normal distance from the CEJ to alveolar crest is how many mm?
- Crest should be _____ to the line connecting CEJs of adjacent teeth.
- Horizontal bone loss = ?
- Vertical or angular bone loss = ?
A 3 wall infrabony defect is known as which of the following?
A. Hemiseptal
B. Crater
C. Trough
D. Circumferential
***BOARDS***
C. Trough
A 1 wall infrabony defect is known as which of the following?
A. Hemiseptal
B. Crater
C. Trough
D. Circumferential
***BOARDS***
A. Hemiseptal
A 4 wall infrabony defect is known as which of the following?
A. Hemiseptal
B. Crater
C. Trough
D. Circumferential
***BOARDS***
D. Circumferential
Which of the following is the most common infrabony defect?
A. Hemiseptal
B. Crater
C. Trough
D. Circumferential
***BOARDS***
B. Crater (2 wall defect)
Which of the following is known as a Trough?
A. 1 wall infrabony defect
B. 2 wall infrabony defect
C. 3 wall infrabony defect
D. 4 wall infrabony defect
***BOARDS***
C. 3 wall infrabony defect
Which of the following is known as a Crater?
A. 1 wall infrabony defect
B. 2 wall infrabony defect
C. 3 wall infrabony defect
D. 4 wall infrabony defect
***BOARDS***
B. 2 wall infrabony defect
Which of the following Miller Classifications (recession) is described as interdental bone or soft tissue loss or tooth malpositioning that is so severe that root coverage is not anticipated?
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 4
D. Class 4
Which of the following Miller Classifications (recession) is described as marginal tissue recession not extending to the mucogingival junction?
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 4
A. Class 1
Which of the following Miller Classifications (recession) is described as marginal tissue recession extending to or beyond the mucogingival junction w/ no bone or soft tissue loss?
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 4
B. Class 2
Which of the following Miller Classifications (recession) is described as marginal tissue recession extending to or beyond the mucogingival junction w/ bone or soft tissue loss that prevents total root coverage?
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 4
C. Class 3
What are the 3 C’s of Gingivitis?
Discuss Plaque-Induced Gingival Disease in regards to each of the following:
- Most common
- Result of interaction between ________ and _______.
- What are the 3 things that can modify it?
Discuss Plaque-Induced Gingival Disease in regards to each of the following:
- Modified by systemic factors
- what are the 2 systemic factors?
- Modified by what 3 medications? ***BOARDS***
- Modified by what type of deficiency?
What are the 4 medications that have effects on the gingiva?
“CDC”
- Calcium channel blockers, Dilantin and cyclosporine can induce gingival enlargement
- Oral contraceptives
Discuss Non-Plaque-Induced Gingival Disease in regards to each of the following:
- What are the 4 things that causes non-plaque-induced gingival disease?
- ______ = non-hemorrhagic and firm ***KNOW***
Non-plaque-induced gingival disease is caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Malnutrition
B. Infections
C. Trauma
D. Allergy
E. Hereditary gingival fibromatosis
A. Malnutrition
Discuss Periodontal Disease Severity in regards to CAL:
- Slight = ____mm CAL
- Moderate = ______mm CAL
- Severe = _____mmCAL
Discuss Periodontal Disease Distribution in regards to each of the following:
- Localized = ?
- Generalized = ?
Discuss the Type of Periodontal disease in regards to each of the following:
- Chronic periodontitis
- Microbial deposits _____ with extent of destruction
- Aggressive periodontitis
- Microbial deposits _____ with extent of destruction
Discuss Necrotizing (ANUG, ANUP) in regards to Periodontal Disease:
- What are the 4 symptoms of Necrotizing periodontitis ?
- What are the 3 predisposing factors?
Review Periodontal Disease in regards to each of the following:
- Distribution
- Severity
- Type
- Disease
Discuss the composition of Dental Plaque in regards to each of the following:
- Supragingival plaque = (aerobic or anaerobic?)
- Tooth = (gram + or gram -?)
- Outer surface of plaque = (gram + or gram -?)
- Subgingival = (aerobic or anaerobic?)
- Tooth = (gram + or gram -?)
- Epithelium = (gram + or gram -?)
Discuss the Composition of Dental Plaque in regards to each of the following:
- Organic constitutes = (4)?
- Inorganic constitutes = (4)?
- Supragingival components derive from _____.
- Subgingival components derive from ______.
Discuss the FIRST step in dental plaque formation:
- _____ formation
- How quickly does this occur?
- What does it consist of?
Discuss the SECOND step in dental plaque formation:
- What occurs in the 2nd step?
- how fast does this occur?
- Initial adhesion is due to ________.
- Firm attachment is due to _______.
Discuss the THIRD step of dental plaque formation:
- What occurs in the 3rd step?
- How fast does this occur?
- Firmly attached primary colonizers provide new receptors fo r attachment of other bacteria in a process called ______.
- As bacteria grow and the biofilm matures, there is a shift from _______ to _______.
Discuss the Phases of Specific Bacteria in the formation of dental plaque:
- Make sure to pay attention to the slide on the other side of this notecard.
Discuss Biofilm in regards to each of the following:
- ______ run though the plaque mass permitting the passage of nutrients.
- _______ refers to communication among bacteria in biofilm to encourage growth of beneficial species and discourage growth of competing species.
- Biofilm bacteria are _________ than planktonic or free-swimming bacteria.
_______ refers to communication among bacteria in biofilm to encourage growth of beneficial species and discourage growth of competing species.
Quorum sensing
Review the different Microbial Complexes of dental plaque:
Which of the following is associated with BOP and deeper pockets?
A. Red complex
B. Orange complex
A. Red complex
All of the following are associated with the Red Complex EXCEPT:
A. P. gingivalis
B. T. denticola
C. Fusobacterium
D. T. forsythia
***GAURENTEED BOARDS Q***
C. Fusobacterium
What are the 3 bacteria associated with the Red Complex?
***GAURENTEED BOARDS Q***
P. gingivalis, T. Denticola and T. forsythia
All of the following are associated with the Orange Complex EXCEPT:
A. P. intermedia
B. P. gingivalis
C. Fusobacterium
D. Campyobacter rectus
***GAURENTEED BOARDS Q***
B. P. gingivalis
What are the 3 bacteria associated with the Organge Complex?
***GAURENTEED BOARDS***
Fusobacteria, P. intermedia, and Campylobacter rectus
Discuss the Plaque Hypothesis in regards to each of the following:
- Non-specific = ?
- Specific = ?
- Ecological = ?
Which of the following is associated with Pregnancy gingivitis?
A. P. Gingivalis
B. A. Actinomycetemcomitans
C. T. Denticola
D. T. Forsythia
E. P. Intermedia
***BOARDS***
E. P. Intermedia
A. actinomycetemcomitans = Aggressive periodontitis
P. gingivalis = Chronic periodontitis
T. denticola = ANUG/ANUP
P. intermedia = Pregnancy gingivitis
Which of the following is associated with ANUG/ANUP?
A. P. Gingivalis
B. A. Actinomycetemcomitans
C. T. Denticola
D. T. Forsythia
E. P. Intermedia
***BOARDS***
C. T. Denticola
A. actinomycetemcomitans = Aggressive periodontitis
P. gingivalis = Chronic periodontitis
T. denticola = ANUG/ANUP
P. intermedia = Pregnancy gingivitis
Which of the following is associated with Agressive periodontitis?
A. P. Gingivalis
B. A. Actinomycetemcomitans
C. T. Denticola
D. T. Forsythia
E. P. Intermedia
***BOARDS***
B. A. Actinomycetemcomitans
A. actinomycetemcomitans = Aggressive periodontitis
P. gingivalis = Chronic periodontitis
T. denticola = ANUG/ANUP
P. intermedia = Pregnancy gingivitis
Which of the following is associated with Chronic periodontitis?
A. P. Gingivalis
B. A. Actinomycetemcomitans
C. T. Denticola
D. T. Forsythia
E. P. Intermedia
***BOARDS***
A. P. Gingivalis
A. actinomycetemcomitans = Aggressive periodontitis
P. gingivalis = Chronic periodontitis
T. denticola = ANUG/ANUP
P. intermedia = Pregnancy gingivitis
Which of the following bacteria contains protease that cleaves immunoglobulins and complement factors?
A. P. Gingivalis
B. A. Actinomycetemcomitans
C. T. Denticola
D. T. Forsythia
E. P. Intermedia
***BOARDS***
D. T. Forsythia
A. actinomycetemcomitans = Aggressive periodontitis
P. gingivalis = Chronic periodontitis
T. denticola = ANUG/ANUP
P. intermedia = Pregnancy gingivitis
Which of the following is a motile, gram-negative rod with polar flagellum?
A. C. rectus
B. F. nucleatum
C. P. intermedia
D. T. forsythia
A. C. rectus
Which of the following bacteria is a non motile, gram-negative rod that induces apoptosis of leukocytes and release of tissue-damaging substances from leukocytes?
A. C. rectus
B. F. nucleatum
C. P. intermedia
D. T. forsythia
B. F. nucleatum
Which of the following bacteria is associated with implants?
A. Actinmyces
B. S. mutans
C. S. salivarius
D. Pseudomonas and Staph
D. Pseudomonas and Staph
Which of the following bacteria is associated with coronal caries?
A. Actinmyces
B. S. mutans
C. S. salivarius
D. Pseudomonas and Staph
B. S. mutans
Which of the following bacteria is associated with healthy gingiva and root caries?
A. Actinmyces
B. S. mutans
C. S. salivarius
D. Pseudomonas and Staph
A. Actinmyces
Which of the following bacteria is the most common oral bacteria and resides on the tongue?
A. Actinmyces
B. S. mutans
C. S. salivarius
D. Pseudomonas and Staph
C. S. salivarius
Discuss Calculus in regards to each of the following:
- What is calculus?
- Precipitation of mineral salts into plaque usually occurs within _____ days.
- Although calculus does not serve as a mechanical irritant to gingival tissues, it is always covered with a layer of _______ which serves as the primary irritant.
- Supragingival calculus = ?
- Subgingival calculus = ?
- How can calculus be detected?
Discuss Materia Alba in regards to each of the following:
- What is it?
- Easily displaced with _____.
A brown extrinsic stain may indicate which of the following?
A. Usually on anterior teeth, poor OH
B. Drinking dark colored beverages, poor OH
C. Tobacco
D. CHX and stannous fluoride
E. Thin lines on cervical third, found in healthy mouths, consumption of iron
***BOARDS***
B. Drinking dark colored beverages, poor OH
A dark brown and black extrinsic stain may indicate which of the following?
A. Usually on anterior teeth, poor OH
B. Drinking dark colored beverages, poor OH
C. Tobacco
D. CHX and stannous fluoride
E. Thin lines on cervical third, found in healthy mouths, consumption of iron
***BOARDS***
C. Tobacco
A orange extrinsic stain may indicate which of the following?
A. Usually on anterior teeth, poor OH
B. Drinking dark colored beverages, poor OH
C. Tobacco
D. CHX and stannous fluoride
E. Thin lines on cervical third, found in healthy mouths, consumption of iron
***BOARDS***
A. Usually on anterior teeth, poor OH