PERIODONTICS

Question 1

What is the condition where there is severe loss of attachment with a distinct pattern of bone
loss

a. Aggressive periodontitis
b. Chronic periodontitis
c. Necrotizing gingivitis
d. ANUG

Question 2

When to plan perio surgery

a. Before phase 1 and before reeval
b. After phase 1 and during reeval
c. After phase 1 and after reeval
d. Start of treatment

Question 3

The PerioChip® is a small, orange-brown, rectangular chip (rounded at one end) for insertion
into periodontal pockets as local drug delivery agent. PerioChip also contains glycerin and
purified water. What is the active ingredient of PerioChip®?

a. Doxycycline
b. Atridox
c. Chlorhexidine Gluconate
d. Povidone-Iodine

Question 4

Periodontal Curettes used for posterior teeth?

a. Gracey 11/12
b. Gracey 13/14
c. Gracey 9/10
d. Gracey 5/6

Question 5

Which of these is not a diagnostic feature of occlusal trauma

a. Widening of periodontal surface
b. Increased in tooth mobility
c. Periodontal pocket formation
d. Loss of alveolar bone

Question 6

When performing subgingival curettage, which of the following is necessary to assure successful
treatment

a. Removal of CEJ
b. Removal of pocket epithelium
c. Placement of periodontal pack
d. Removal of free gingiva

Question 7

True pockets are most likely seen in a patient with

a. Hyperplasia
b. Desquamative gingivitis
c. Gingivitis
d. Advanced periodontitis

Question 8

Which of these inhibit collagenase formation in the management of periodontal disease

a. Amoxicillin
b. Minocycline
c. Metronidazole
d. Erythromycin

Question 9

What consists of removal of calculus, bacteria, their products from the root surfaces of the teeth
without special effort to make the root smooth

a. Scaling
b. Root planning
c. Debridement
d. Polishing

Question 10

The normal depth of the gingival crevice is

a. <1-2mm
b. <1-3mm
c. 2-4mm
d. 3-5mm