Periodontology
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Course Introduction
Periodontology is the branch of dentistry focused on the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. This course covers the anatomy and physiology of periodontal tissues, the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, methods for clinical assessment, and contemporary therapeutic strategies. Students will gain knowledge in both non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapies, the role of periodontal health in systemic conditions, and strategies for patient education and maintenance to promote long-term oral health.
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Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist 4th Edition by Dorothy A. Perry
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Chapter 1: Historical Perspectives on Dental Hygiene and Periodontology
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Q1) Which of the following duties is not an expanded-duty dental hygiene skill?
A) Cavity preparation
B) Placing and carving amalgam restorations
C) Placing and finishing composite restorations
D) Placement and the removal of periodontal sutures and periodontal packs
Answer: A
Q2) Dental hygienists practice in which of the following settings?
A) Specialty dental practices
B) Public health settings
C) Nursing homes
D) Educational settings
E) All of the above
Answer: E
Q3) Health Manpower Pilot Project
A)Funding for dental schools to teach practice management
B)Legislation in California that allowed hygienists to train in alternative practice
C)Trained public health dental hygienists
D)Provided grants to teach mothers about child care and oral health
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Periodontium: Anatomic Characteristics and Host
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Q1) Sharpey fibers course through the periodontal ligament.They provide the brushlike attachment of the periodontal ligament fibers to the cementum and bone.
A) Both statements are TRUE.
B) Both statements are FALSE.
C) The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE.
D) The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.
Answer: A
Q2) What nerve supplies the periodontium?
A) Facial
B) Trigeminal
C) Abducens
D) Trochlear
E) Glossopharyngeal
Answer: B
Q3) Cell-mediated,type IV hypersensitivity reactions are caused by:
A) Histamine
B) T lymphocytes
C) High levels of circulating antigen
D) Antibody-antigen destruction
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases
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Q1) Exposures,behaviors,and characteristics associated with disease are:
A) Incidence
B) Prevalence
C) Risk factors
D) Severity
E) Sample
Answer: C
Q2) Two of the individuals in the studied sample group who had periodontal disease also smoked.What percent of the sample with periodontal disease smoked?
A) 2%
B) 4%
C) 20%
D) 100%
Answer: C
Q3) What kind of epidemiologic study is planned?
A) Cohort design
B) Case-control design
C) Cross-sectional design
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases
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Q1) Saccharolytic (sugar-consuming)bacteria:
A) Usually possess fimbriae.
B) Produce amino acid end-products.
C) Cannot survive in an oxygenated environment.
D) Obtain energy from carbohydrate metabolism.
Q2) Endotoxin is a:
A) Component of normal saliva
B) Pathogen that causes incipient root caries
C) Component of the cell wall of gram-positive rods
D) Pathogen that is easily degraded by salivary enzymes
E) Component of the cell wall of gram-negative organisms
Q3) Bacteria can be classified by their ability to live and grow in the presence or absence of oxygen.Bacteria requiring no oxygen to grow are known as:
A) Anaerobes
B) Aerobes
C) Facultative anaerobes
D) Microbiota
Q4) Morphotype refers to bacterial shapes.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Calculus and Other Disease-Associated Factors
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Q1) The risk of periodontal disease is increased for moderate drinkers.The protective effects of alcohol consumption and the presence of social habits must be considered when discussing these risk indicators with patients.
A) Both statements are TRUE.
B) Both statements are FALSE.
C) The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE.
D) The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.
Q2) The mineral content of subgingival calculus is derived from:
A) Saliva
B) Food particles
C) Salivary ducts
D) Crevicular fluid
Q3) How long does it take for plaque biofilm to begin to mineralize?
A) Less than 24 hours
B) 24 to 72 hours
C) 36 to 48 hours
D) 72 to 96 hours
E) More than 96 hours
Q4) The primary mechanism of subgingival calculus adherence to the tooth is the
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Chapter 6: Gingival Diseases
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Q1) Recession is of significance to the patient for all of the following reasons except one.Which reason is the exception?
A) Exposed root surfaces can decay.
B) Exposed root surfaces can become sensitive.
C) Exposed root surfaces can lead to periodontitis.
D) Exposed root surfaces can be difficult for the patient to clean.
Q2) Which is the most common form of gingivitis found in the general population?
A) Plaque-associated gingivitis
B) Plaque biofilm-induced gingivitis modified by local contributing factors
C) Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors
D) Endocrine-influenced gingival disease
Q3) Microorganisms that make up the plaque biofilm associated with gingivitis are predominantly:
A) Gram-positive
B) Gram-negative
C) Gram-neutral
D) Gram-positive and gram-negative
Q4) _________________________ is the major clinical indicator of gingivitis.
Q5) _________________________ is the most common periodontal disease and may also be the most common disease.
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Chapter 7: Periodontal Diseases
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Q1) The defining element for classifying periodontal disease is CAL.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Developmental conditions that may contribute to periodontitis include all of the following except one.Which condition is the exception?
A) Cemental spurs on root surfaces
B) Lingual groove on some lateral incisors
C) Gingival recession, resulting in bone loss
D) Carabelli cusps on maxillary first molars
E) Pseudopockets on the distal of second molars
Q3) Chronic periodontitis can be localized or generalized.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The diagnosis of periodontal disease can be definitively made through the analysis of bacterial plaque.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The term used to describe the periodontal diseases of the supporting tissues of the teeth is ________________________________.
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Chapter 8: Clinical Assessment
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Q1) Maxillary first premolars
A)Buccal, mesiolingual, and distolingual
B)Facial and lingual
C)Lingual, mesiolingual, and distolingual
D)Mesial and distal
E)Lingual, mesiobuccal, and distobuccal
Q2) Pathologic tooth migration occurs most often in:
A) Mandibular anterior teeth
B) Mandibular posterior teeth
C) Maxillary anterior teeth
D) Maxillary posterior teeth
Q3) Maxillary molars
A)Buccal, mesiolingual, and distolingual
B)Facial and lingual
C)Lingual, mesiolingual, and distolingual
D)Mesial and distal
E)Lingual, mesiobuccal, and distobuccal
Q4) Inflammation of the soft tissue around an implant is _________________.
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Chapter 9: Systemic Factors Influencing Periodontal Diseases
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Q1) Describe two of the four potential problems that can arise for patients with systemic complications.
Q2) Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus account for approximately what percent of all those with diabetes?
A) 10% to 20%
B) 40% to 50%
C) 60% to 70%
D) 80% to 90%
Q3) The leading cause of sudden cardiac death in the United States is:
A) Hypertension
B) Coronary artery disease
C) Ischemic heart disease
D) Heart valve disease
E) Cardiac arrhythmias f. Congestive heart failure
Q4) Signs and symptoms of this systemic cardiovascular disease include severe recurring chest pain,which can radiate into the shoulder,arm,neck,lower jaw,or face.These classic symptoms describe ________________________.
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Chapter 10: Treatment Planning for the Periodontal Patient
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Q1) Phase IV
A)Restorative treatment
B)Maintenance treatment
C)Emergency treatment
D)Treatment of the cause
E)Surgical treatment
Q2) The elements of informed consent include all of the following factors except one.Which factor is the exception?
A) Consent is implied.
B) Risks and benefits are listed.
C) Prognosis, if treatment is performed.
D) Prognosis, if treatment is not performed.
Q3) All of the following factors should be considered in establishing a dental hygiene care plan for this patient except one.Which factor is the exception?
A) Probing pocket depths
B) Patient cooperation and sensitivity
C) Amount of calculus and attachment loss
D) Expenses incurred for previous periodontal treatments
E) Patient's general health and tolerance of treatment
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Chapter 11: Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders
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Q1) Traumatic occlusion does not refer to malocclusion.
A)True
B)False
Q2) TMJ disorders are a grouping of musculoskeletal conditions that produce pain or dysfunction in the masticatory system.A problem occurring with the TMJ is known as extracapsular.
A) Both statements are TRUE.
B) Both statements are FALSE.
C) The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE.
D) The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.
Q3) The dental hygienist should perform a TMJ disorder screening examination for each patient and then:
A) Provide a preliminary diagnosis.
B) Provide a follow-up examination with a comprehensive evaluation.
C) Refer the patient to the dentist if orthofunction is present.
D) Refer the patient to the dentist if signs and symptoms of a TMJ disorder are present.
Q4) Occlusal relationship is not a predictor of pain or problems in the TMJ.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Plaque Biofilm and Disease Control for the
Periodontal Patient
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Q1) Subgingival irrigation is only effective when performed by the dental hygienist at treatment visits.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Bass technique
A)Bristles are directed apically at a 45-degree angle to the long axis of the tooth, using short vibratory strokes.The focus of this technique is on sulcular cleaning.
B)Bristles are directed coronally at a 45-degree angle to the long axis of the tooth.Bristles are repeatedly pressed against the gingival margin and then lifted away.The focus of this technique is to massage the tissue and to increase blood flow.
C)This technique is the simplest.Bristles are placed on the teeth and moved back and forth.This technique does not focus on cleaning the gingival margin.
D)Bristles are directed apically but not at a right angle to the gingival.Pressure is applied to flex the bristles and blanch the tissues.The focus of this technique is to increased blood flow through gingival stimulation and to use salt water and sodium bicarbonate solutions.
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Chapter 13: Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
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Q1) The dental hygienist can be confident that the treated periodontal pocket is free of deposits and contaminants embedded in the root surface when the
Q2) The most likely diagnosis for this patient's oral condition is:
A) Chronic periodontitis
B) Recurrent periodontitis
C) Aggressive periodontitis
D) Periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease
Q3) The terms prophylaxis,oral prophylaxis,dental prophylaxis,and prophy all describe a preventive procedure to remove local irritants to the gingiva,including complete calculus removal,followed by root planing.
A)True
B)False
Q4) One month after completing nonsurgical periodontal therapy,the patient returns for a re-evaluation.The procedures performed at that time include:
A) Probing only
B) Plaque biofilm control reinforcement
C) Probing and plaque biofilm control reinforcement
D) Probing, plaque biofilm control reinforcement, and irrigation
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Chapter 14: Periodontal Surgery
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Q1) Generally speaking,osseous surgery is used when at least one-third of the bone support remains.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Guided-tissue regeneration is defined as:
A) Generation of new bone
B) Generation of keratinized gingiva
C) Generation of long junctional epithelium
D) Regeneration of new cementum on the root surface
E) Regeneration of bone, periodontal ligament, and cementum
Q3) All of the following conditions are contraindications to performing surgery except one.Which condition is the exception?
A) Uncontrolled diabetes
B) Advanced age of patient
C) Poor plaque biofilm control
D) Hopeless periodontal prognosis
E) Unstable cardiovascular disease
Q4) What are three of the seven goals for periodontal surgery?
Q5) Attachment loss is measured from the ___________ to the _____________.
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Q6) Periodontal pockets are a ___________________.
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Chapter 15: Dental Implants
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Q1) The dominant shape for implants is:
A) Blade-shaped
B) Hexagonal
C) Cylindrical
D) Peg-shaped and hollow
Q2) Bone tissue related to inflammation around implants usually radiographically appears in the shape of a:
A) Knife
B) Blade
C) Saucer
D) Coffee cup
Q3) Root-form endosseous implants have direct osseous anchorage with the alveolar bone.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Progression of inflammatory disease around implants appears to be more rapid than in natural teeth.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Periodontal Emergencies
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Q1) A periapical abscess must be treated as soon as possible.Periapical abscesses can lead to life-threatening situations.
A) Both statements are TRUE.
B) Both statements are FALSE.
C) The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE.
D) The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.
Q2) Suppuration is always found in patients with acute periodontal abscesses.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Periapical pain tends to be sharp,severe,intermittent,and difficult to localize.Periodontal pain tends to be sharp,severe,intermittent,and difficult to localize.
A) Both statements are TRUE.
B) Both statements are FALSE.
C) The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE.
D) The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.
Q4) Ultrasonic instrumentation may be used to treat NUG.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention
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Q1) Treating dentinal hypersensitivity with 1.1% neutral sodium fluoride (NaF)is effective because it reduces the patient's susceptibility to root caries.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and reason are correct but not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
Q2) Phase _____ of periodontal therapy includes plaque biofilm control,dietary analysis and modification,and scaling and root planing.
Q3) To prevent disease,the role of the dental hygienist does not include the need to emphasize the significance of personal oral hygiene or to review the appropriate plaque biofilm removal techniques during each maintenance visit.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Gingivitis is always preceded by periodontitis.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The major objective of periodontal therapy is to ________________.
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Chapter 18: Prognosis and Results After Periodontal Therapy
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Q1) An individual tooth prognosis reflects the:
A) Global prognosis
B) Overall prognosis
C) Situation of one tooth
D) Situation of the teeth in the arch
Q2) The overall prognosis for treatment outcome is determined by:
A) Specific risk factors
B) Type of active disease present
C) Systemic diseases and conditions
D) All of the above
E) None of the above
Q3) Extensive attachment loss suggests a worse prognosis for the patient.In periodontal therapy,all teeth with extensive attachment loss should be maintained as long as possible.
A) Both statements are TRUE.
B) Both statements are FALSE.
C) The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE.
D) The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.
Q4) The prediction or forecast of the extent and duration of disease and its response to treatment is called ______________________.
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