Feb 2021 Perio

At what stage of necrotizing ulcerative gingival diseases, necrosis extending to the marginal gingiva will be present?

In which of the following areas is the Gracey 11/12 curette indicated?

Which of the following could be caused by alcohol-containing mouthwashes?

How often must a periodontitis patient brush?

Which of the following can result from excessive occlusal force to the tooth?

During treatment of periodontitis, the periodontist decided to place Actisite subgingivally as a local delivery agent. Which of the following is the active ingredient of this material?

The predominant type of bacteria in localized aggressive periodontitis is:

What is the recommended treatment for a patient with a gummy smile and a 9mm appearance of incisor at rest?

What do interventional trials on diabetic patients with periodontitis show?

A pregnant woman presented to the dental clinic with gingival swelling at the palatal aspect of teeth #24 and #25. A moderate buildup of dental plaque was observed in the area. The radiograph shows no evidence of bone loss. Which of the following is the preferred management sequence in this case?

What is the percentage of affected sites that differentiate generalized from localized periodontitis?

A 32-year-old man is complaining of changes in his gum line. The clinical examination revealed gingival recession around tooth #44, with obvious clefting in the gingival margin around this tooth. Which of the following is the most likely the reason for the change in the gingival margin around tooth #44?

Which of the following is being stained by the disclosing agents on the surfaces of the teeth?

The Gracey curette 11/12 is recommended for the instrumentation of which tooth surfaces?

A 19-year-old patient presented with periodontal disease and severe class II malocclusion. Which of the following actions must be taken first?

A 58-year-old man is complaining of tooth mobility. The clinical examination revealed probing depths that range from 4-9 mm, clinical attachment loss of >5mm, and grade Il to Ill mobility in most of his teeth. The patient also smoked cigarettes two packs a day. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

What is the recommended treatment for the class II furcation involvement of an upper first premolar?

Which of the following describes the vibration that is felt when palpating a tooth as the patient occludes?

A 38-year-old pregnant woman presented to the dental clinic complaining of gingival swelling that interferes with her bite. Upon examination, a discrete, mushroom-like, flattened spherical mass related to interdental gingiva of lower left premolars was recorded. Which of the following will be the most appropriate management?

A periodontist is performing resective osseous surgery for his patient. During the procedure, interproximal bone level varied horizontally, with areas of one-walled interproximal defects (hemiseptal defects being observed). Consequently, he had to correct these areas during the procedure. Which of the following best describes the correction step?

The most important thing to check during immediate implant placement is:

Differences between old and young gingival tissue include:

A 50-year-old woman on regular daily doses of steroids for her arthritis has gingivitis and needs superficial scaling. Which of the following is the best management?

The cell in the PDL responsible for modulation after bone deposition and resorption is: