Periodontics

Question 1

Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of supporting/surrounding tissues of the teeth. Replacement of lost teeth and supporting structures by grafting/implantation.

Answer 1

Periodontics

Question 2

Periodontal Structures

Answer 2

• Gingiva
• Periodontal ligament
• Bone
• Cementum

Question 3

Periodontal ligament fibers are divided according to their _____

Answer 3

Arrangement/Orientation

Question 4

Cementum is mineralized tissue similar to bone structure in these ways:

But not similar in these ways:

Answer 4

1. Continuing deposition
2. Collagen fibers
3. Hydroxyapatite
4. No blood vessels
5. No lymph nodes
6. No innervation
7. No resorption/remodeling

Question 5

Functions of gingiva

Answer 5

1. Support
2. Esthetics
3. Protection
4. Phonation (sound/vibration)

Question 6

Inflammation confined to gingiva

Answer 6

Gingivitis

Question 7

Inflammation extending to periodontal ligament and bone

Answer 7

Periodontitis

Question 8

Gingival Recession measurements:

1. Negative mm: _____
2. 0 mm: _____
3. Positive mm: _____

Answer 8

1. Gingiva covers CEJ (enlargement)
2. Gingiva at CEJ
3. Gingiva apical to CEJ (recession)

Question 9

Periodontal Measurements (Diagnosis):

Answer 9

1. Mobility
2. Probe depths
3. Gingival margin level
4. Clinical attachment level
5. Bleeding on Probing
6. Furcation involvement
7. Mucogingival defects
8. Plaque index (score)

Question 10

Healthy Gingiva characteristics:

Answer 10

1. Dull Surface
2. Firm consistency
3. Scalloped Margin
4. Coral pink