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Answers are based on colleagues best efforts and may not be 100% accurate. If you believe an answer is incorrect, please click the Report button to let us know. Please fill in your details to continue NameEmailPhone Number 1 / 50 Category: Periodontics 1) Which factor does not increase gingival crevicular fluid (GCF)? Inflammation Smoking Trauma from occlusion Hormonal changes Trauma from occlusion does not directly increase GCF flow. 2 / 50 Category: Periodontics 2) A patient has sensitivity, caries, and an impacted molar. What is the treatment sequence? Restoration, scaling, extraction Extraction, scaling, restoration Scaling, restoration, extraction Antibiotics Scaling, restoration, and extraction is the logical sequence for this case. 3 / 50 Category: Periodontics 3) What is the function of a periodontal probe? Check caries Check bleeding on probing (BOP) Excavate caries Measure pocket depth Periodontal probes are used to check for bleeding on probing (BOP). 4 / 50 Category: Periodontics 4) Recession at the marginal gingiva not extending to the mucogingival junction is classified as what? Class 4 Class 2 Class 1 Class 3 Class 1 recession does not extend to the mucogingival junction. 5 / 50 Category: Periodontics 5) A picture shows ridge mapping. What is its purpose? Evaluate periodontal pockets Assess bone density Determine ridge height and width Measure tooth mobility Ridge mapping is used to determine the height and width of the alveolar ridge. 6 / 50 Category: Periodontics 6) A patient has food impaction under a contact area. What is the best way to clean this area? Dental floss Super floss Interdental brush Dental brush Super floss is effective for cleaning under contact areas and bridges. 7 / 50 Category: Periodontics 7) A patient has gingival overgrowth. What is the surgical treatment? External bevel gingivectomy Flap surgery Internal bevel gingivectomy Crown lengthening External bevel gingivectomy is used to treat gingival overgrowth. 8 / 50 Category: Periodontics 8) A patient is unsatisfied with orthodontic results and has gingival overgrowth. What is the treatment? Gingivectomy Antibiotics Orthognathic surgery Crown lengthening Gingivectomy is used to address gingival overgrowth. 9 / 50 Category: Periodontics 9) What is the most important factor in necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG)? Periodontitis Poor oral hygiene Smoking Emotional stress Emotional stress is a significant contributing factor in NUG. 10 / 50 Category: Periodontics 10) A patient has generalized bleeding, erythema, and loss of stippling. What is the cause? Systemic disease Over-contoured ceramic Poor oral hygiene Allergy to toothpaste Allergic reactions to toothpaste can cause generalized gingival inflammation. 11 / 50 Category: Periodontics 11) A patient has a periodontal abscess with pus discharge. What is the treatment? Incision and drainage Observe Extraction RCT Incision and drainage are necessary to manage a periodontal abscess with pus. 12 / 50 Category: Periodontics 12) A patient with poor oral hygiene, multiple caries, and malocclusion. What is the treatment sequence? Orthodontics OH, restoration, ortho, surgery Extraction Surgery The sequence involves improving oral hygiene, restoring teeth, orthodontics, and surgery if needed. 13 / 50 Category: Periodontics 13) Which medication is better for reducing pocket depth? Monocycline gel Metronidazole Doxycycline Chlorhexidine Monocycline gel is effective in reducing periodontal pocket depth. 14 / 50 Category: Periodontics 14) A 23-year-old with a family history of severe periodontitis is diagnosed with stage III, grade C periodontitis. What is the initial treatment? Clearance and prosthetic treatment Extraction Scaling and antibiotics Scaling and follow-up Scaling combined with antibiotics (amoxicillin + metronidazole) is the initial treatment for aggressive periodontitis. 15 / 50 Category: Periodontics 15) A tooth is displaced 1 mm buccally. What is the Miller classification of mobility? Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 1 Class 2 mobility involves displacement of 1 mm or more. 16 / 50 Category: Periodontics 16) A patient with recession on #13 needs a connective tissue graft. Which incision is used? Sulcular Internal bevel Releasing External bevel A sulcular incision is used for connective tissue grafts. 17 / 50 Category: Periodontics 17) When does pocket depth equal clinical attachment loss? Pocket depth 2 mm above CEJ Pocket depth at CEJ Pocket depth 3 mm above CEJ Pocket depth 1 mm above CEJ Pocket depth equals clinical attachment loss when measured at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ). 18 / 50 Category: Periodontics 18) A patient with grade I furcation involvement and normal probing depths. What is the treatment? Odontoplasty Root resection GTR Root coverage Odontoplasty is often used to manage grade I furcation involvement. 19 / 50 Category: Periodontics 19) A patient has sensitivity, inadequate keratinized tissue, and high frenum attachment. What is the treatment? Frenectomy + CTG FGG CTG Frenectomy + FGG Frenectomy with free gingival graft (FGG) is used to address high frenum attachment and insufficient keratinized tissue. 20 / 50 Category: Periodontics 20) What type of incision is used to raise a flap coronally? Releasing Internal bevel Sulcular External bevel A sulcular incision is used to raise a flap coronally. 21 / 50 Category: Periodontics 21) Why is rinsing performed before crown lengthening? Reduce bleeding Improve visibility Prevent infection Reduce aerosol Rinsing reduces aerosol production during crown lengthening procedures. 22 / 50 Category: Periodontics 22) What is the term for interproximal correction during perio surgery with vertical defects? Apical repositioning Radical Interproximal flattening Flap elevation Interproximal flattening is used to correct vertical bone defects. 23 / 50 Category: Periodontics 23) A patient has generalized ulceration and a body temperature of 37°C. What is the management? SRP + antibiotics Observe CHX mouthwash for 2 weeks CHX + SRP Chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash is the first step in managing generalized ulceration. 24 / 50 Category: Periodontics 24) A patient has 6 mm from CEJ to the base of the pocket. What does this indicate? 4 mm pocket depth, 2 mm attachment loss 6 mm attachment loss 6 mm pseudo pocket 2 mm pocket depth, 4 mm attachment loss The 6 mm measurement indicates 2 mm pocket depth and 4 mm attachment loss. 25 / 50 Category: Periodontics 25) A patient has recession treated with a specific flap. What is the flap called? Connective tissue graft Double papilla flap Apically positioned flap Semilunar flap Double papilla flaps are used for treating recession. 26 / 50 Category: Periodontics 26) A healthy patient has gingival enlargement. What is the diagnosis? Drug-induced gingival enlargement Inflammatory gingival enlargement Systemic gingival enlargement Idiopathic gingival enlargement Idiopathic gingival enlargement is the diagnosis in healthy patients. 27 / 50 Category: Periodontics 27) A patient has a buccally impacted canine and recession. What is the problem? Recession Periodontitis Tooth mobility Gingival enlargement Buccally impacted canines can lead to gingival recession. 28 / 50 Category: Periodontics 28) A patient has 4 mm recession and 3 mm pocket depth. What does this indicate? 7 mm pseudo pocket 2 mm pocket depth 7 mm attachment loss 4 mm attachment loss The total attachment loss is the sum of recession and pocket depth (4 + 3 = 7 mm). 29 / 50 Category: Periodontics 29) A patient complains of pain and bleeding around a recently placed crown. What is the management? Crown lengthening Refabricate crown Follow-up Antibiotics Crown lengthening may be necessary to address issues with the crown margin. 30 / 50 Category: Periodontics 30) A 13-year-old boy has pink, firm, stippled gingiva with enlargement. What is the cause? Inflammatory gingivitis Systemic condition Idiopathic gingival enlargement Drug-induced gingival enlargement Idiopathic gingival enlargement is a common cause in young patients with no other symptoms. 31 / 50 Category: Periodontics 31) What should a periodontist expect after 6 years of periodontal treatment? Compliant patients have better attachment loss Noncompliant patients have worse attachment loss No change Complete healing Noncompliant patients are more likely to experience worsening attachment loss. 32 / 50 Category: Periodontics 32) What happens to a 21-year-old female patient during menstruation? Bone loss Tooth mobility Increased exudate and bacteria Gingival enlargement Hormonal changes during menstruation can increase gingival exudate and bacteria. 33 / 50 Category: Periodontics 33) A 20-year-old female needs crown lengthening on #43 with 2 mm keratinized gingiva. What type of flap is used? Coronally positioned flap Apically positioned flap Semilunar flap Connective tissue graft Coronally positioned flaps are used for crown lengthening with minimal keratinized tissue. 34 / 50 Category: Periodontics 34) What is the maximum length a curette can achieve in nonsurgical periodontal treatment? 2.75 mm 3.75 mm 5.75 mm 4.75 mm The maximum length a curette can achieve is typically 4.75 mm. 35 / 50 Category: Periodontics 35) A patient has recession treated with a semilunar flap and connective tissue graft. What is the procedure? Semilunar flap Connective tissue graft Apically positioned flap Double papilla flap Connective tissue grafts are used to treat recession. 36 / 50 Category: Periodontics 36) What type of gingivitis extends from the margin to the mucobuccal fold? Generalized gingivitis Localized marginal Localized papillary Localized diffuse Localized diffuse gingivitis extends from the margin to the mucobuccal fold. 37 / 50 Category: Periodontics 37) A distal deep pocket on tooth #47 requires which type of incision? Vertical Horizontal Intrasulcular Distal wedge A distal wedge incision is used to access and treat distal pockets. 38 / 50 Category: Periodontics 38) Which drug causes gingival hyperplasia? Calcium channel blocker NSAIDs Antibiotics Beta-blocker Calcium channel blockers, such as nifedipine, are known to cause gingival hyperplasia. 39 / 50 Category: Periodontics 39) A picture shows a semilunar flap. What is it used for? Gingivectomy Bone grafting Crown lengthening Treating recession Semilunar flaps are used for treating gingival recession. 40 / 50 Category: Periodontics 40) A patient has recession on upper anterior teeth with thin gingival biotype. What is the treatment? Crowns Widman flap Apically positioned flap Connective tissue graft Connective tissue grafts are effective for treating recession in thin biotypes. 41 / 50 Category: Periodontics 41) A patient has yellowish soft deposits on teeth that cannot be removed with water spray. What is this? Material alba Pellicle Plaque Calculus Plaque is a soft deposit that adheres to teeth and cannot be easily removed with water. 42 / 50 Category: Periodontics 42) What bacteria cause fibrous gingival inflammation and bone loss in chronic periodontitis? Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans Streptococcus mitis Treponema denticola Bacteroides fragilis Bacteroides fragilis is associated with chronic periodontitis and bone loss. 43 / 50 Category: Periodontics 43) A patient has NUG. What is the first step in treatment? Antibiotics Non-surgical treatment Extraction RCT Non-surgical treatment, including scaling and oral hygiene, is the first step for NUG. 44 / 50 Category: Periodontics 44) A patient has difficulty measuring probing depth. What type of gingiva do they likely have? Thick scalloped Thin scalloped Thin flat Thick flat Thin flat gingiva can make probing depth measurement challenging. 45 / 50 Category: Periodontics 45) A patient has sensitivity, deep caries, and an impacted molar. What is the treatment sequence? Antibiotics Restoration, scaling, extraction Scaling, restoration, extraction Extraction, scaling, restoration Scaling, restoration, and extraction is the logical sequence for this case. 46 / 50 Category: Periodontics 46) What is the ideal activation angle during scaling and root planning? More than 90° Less than 45° 45-90° Less than insertion angle An activation angle of 45-90° is ideal for effective scaling and root planning. 47 / 50 Category: Periodontics 47) A diabetic patient with HbA1c of 9 and 50% horizontal bone loss. What is the management? SRP + doxycycline Extraction Antibiotics only Refer to doctor Scaling and root planning (SRP) with doxycycline helps manage periodontitis in diabetic patients. 48 / 50 Category: Periodontics 48) What can prevent interproximal papilla from healing after surgery? Intrasulcular incision Poor suturing Releasing flap Persistent inflammation Persistent inflammation can hinder papilla healing post-surgery. 49 / 50 Category: Periodontics 49) What is the most accurate method for determining biological width? Clinical examination Radiographs Probe Vertical bitewings Probing is the most accurate method for determining biological width. 50 / 50 Category: Periodontics 50) Where does the gingival col occur? Near the mucogingival junction Between teeth At the gingival margin In the interdental papilla The gingival col is located in the interdental papilla between teeth. Your score is The average score is 78% Facebook Twitter 0% Restart quiz Please rate this exam and leave a comment with any notes or suggestions. Anonymous feedback Thank you for your feedback Send feedback Facebook X LinkedIn Messenger Messenger WhatsApp Telegram Print Share Facebook X LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit Messenger Messenger WhatsApp Telegram Share via Email Print
