Periodontics

Question 1

Infectious process that involves inflammation of the periodontium

Answer 1

Periodontal Disease

Question 2

T or F: Cardiovascular disease links with periodontal disease.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What percentage of american adults have some form of periodontal disease?

a. 25%
b. 50%
c. 75%
d. 100%

Answer 3

c. 75%

Question 4

Inflammation of the gingival tissue.

Answer 4

Gingivitis

Question 5

Calculus is:

a. demineralized plaque
b. cavities
c. mineralized plaque

Answer 5

c. mineralized plaque

Question 6

What type of radiograph is usually taken on a pt that has periodontal disease to locate recession?

a. Pan
b. periapical
c. bitewings
d. all of the above

Answer 6

b. periapical

Question 7

What are some triggering factors of periodontal disease?

a. inflammation by the accumulation of plaque
b. malocclusion
c. medication and nutritional deficencies
d. all of the above

Answer 7

d. all of the above

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Gingivitis, if treated, can be _____

Answer 8

reversible

Question 9

______ gingivitis is caused by, increase in hormones, increase in inflammation, and is very common.

a. pregnancy
b. normal
c. none of the above

Answer 9

a. pregnancy

Question 10

The severity of periodontal disease is catagorized as which of the following:

a. mild, moderate, extreme
b. small, medium, large
c. slight, moderate, severe

Answer 10

c. slight, moderate, severe