Week 4

Question 1

Biologic Width

Answer 1

JE + connective tissue fibers

Question 2

Primary Occlusal Trauma

Answer 2

injury to healthy periodontium from excessive occlusal force

Question 3

Secondary Occlusal Trauma

Answer 3

injury to previously periodontally damaged periodontuim by normal or excessive force. results in rapid bone loss

Question 4

Dehisence

Answer 4

dip in tissue (recession)

Question 5

Fenestration

Answer 5

“funny” window on root

Question 6

AGE

Answer 6

[Advanced Glycation End] degrades collagen causing fibers to harden/lose elasticity - diabetes

Question 7

RAGE

Answer 7

[receptor advanced gycation end] triggers pathologic tissue destruction - diabetes

Question 8

Pregnancy 2nd Trimester Microbe:

Answer 8

Prevotella intermedia - uses estrogen to grow

Question 9

MRONJ

Answer 9

[Medication-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaw] bisphosphonates cause bone resorption

Question 10

Major Medication Classes that enlarge gingiva

Answer 10

anticonvulsants (Dilantin aka Phenytoin), immunosupressives (cyclosporine), C+ channel blockers (BP meds, Nifedipine)