TCDHA Perio ii Exam 2 Newest 2025 With 100 Prep
Questions and Correct Verified Answers/ Perio II
Exam 2 TCDHA 2025 Prep Qs & As (Brand New!)
A direct relationship exists between _________ and the prevalence of periodontal
disease. This association is independent of other factors, such as oral hygiene or
age.
A. low socioeconomic status
B. osteoporosis
C. smoking
D. sex
C. smoking
You have two patients, both of whom are in good physical health and are
compliant with treatment recommendations. One is 45 years old, and the other is
70 years old. Both have generalized loss of attachment ranging from 30% to 50%.
Which patient has the better periodontal prognosis?
A. The 45-year-old patient
B. The 70-year-old patient
C. They have equal prognoses.
B. The 70-year-old patient
Moderate-to-advanced bone loss, grade II and III furcation involvements, tooth
mobility, poor patient compliance, and areas difficult to access for plaque control
would lead to which of the following prognoses?
A. Excellent
B. Good
C. Poor to questionable
D. Hopeless
C. Poor to questionable
The prognosis of a tooth or dentition can be affected by the response to phase I
therapy.
True
False
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,TRUE
Which tooth presents the greatest difficulty in access to the furcation area?
A. Maxillary 1st molar
B. Maxillary 1st premolar
C. Maxillary 2nd molar
D. All of the above
B. Maxillary 1st premolar
An amalgam overhang can be considered to ____________ periodontitis.
A. be a risk factor for
B. be a risk determinant for
C. be associated with
D. always cause
C. be associated with
Which of the following indicates a good prognosis for a tooth?
A. Short, tapered roots
B. Large crowns
C. Cervical enamel projections
D. None of the above
D. None of the above
Which of the following factors can affect the prognosis of a case?
A. Blood pressure
B. Smoking
C. Blood oxygen level
D. Aspirin intake
B. Smoking
Which of the following local factors can impact the prognosis of an individual
tooth?
A. Cervical enamel junction
B. Cervical extracellular proteins
C. Cervical enamel projections
C. Cervical enamel projections
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, A history of previous periodontal disease is a(n) _______ clinical predictor of risk
for future disease
A. good
B. poor
C. absolute
A. good
The presence of risk factors may predispose a patient to developing periodontal
disease. The presence of risk factors also may influence the progression of a
disease that already exists.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
A. Both statements are true.
Which of the following is NOT a risk indicator for periodontal disease?
A. HIV/AIDS
B. Osteoporosis
C. Infrequent dental visits
D. They are all risk indicators.
D. They are all risk indicators.
Studies have shown that people with aggressive periodontitis display all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. neutrophil chemotactic defects.
B. monocyte hyperresponsiveness.
C. neutrophil phagocytosis defects.
D. T-cell degranulation.
D. T-cell degranulation.
Which of the following characteristics is NOT seen in localized aggressive
periodontitis?
A. Begins around puberty
B. Affects molars
C. Affects incisors
D. Affects cuspids
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Questions and Correct Verified Answers/ Perio II
Exam 2 TCDHA 2025 Prep Qs & As (Brand New!)
A direct relationship exists between _________ and the prevalence of periodontal
disease. This association is independent of other factors, such as oral hygiene or
age.
A. low socioeconomic status
B. osteoporosis
C. smoking
D. sex
C. smoking
You have two patients, both of whom are in good physical health and are
compliant with treatment recommendations. One is 45 years old, and the other is
70 years old. Both have generalized loss of attachment ranging from 30% to 50%.
Which patient has the better periodontal prognosis?
A. The 45-year-old patient
B. The 70-year-old patient
C. They have equal prognoses.
B. The 70-year-old patient
Moderate-to-advanced bone loss, grade II and III furcation involvements, tooth
mobility, poor patient compliance, and areas difficult to access for plaque control
would lead to which of the following prognoses?
A. Excellent
B. Good
C. Poor to questionable
D. Hopeless
C. Poor to questionable
The prognosis of a tooth or dentition can be affected by the response to phase I
therapy.
True
False
pg. 1
,TRUE
Which tooth presents the greatest difficulty in access to the furcation area?
A. Maxillary 1st molar
B. Maxillary 1st premolar
C. Maxillary 2nd molar
D. All of the above
B. Maxillary 1st premolar
An amalgam overhang can be considered to ____________ periodontitis.
A. be a risk factor for
B. be a risk determinant for
C. be associated with
D. always cause
C. be associated with
Which of the following indicates a good prognosis for a tooth?
A. Short, tapered roots
B. Large crowns
C. Cervical enamel projections
D. None of the above
D. None of the above
Which of the following factors can affect the prognosis of a case?
A. Blood pressure
B. Smoking
C. Blood oxygen level
D. Aspirin intake
B. Smoking
Which of the following local factors can impact the prognosis of an individual
tooth?
A. Cervical enamel junction
B. Cervical extracellular proteins
C. Cervical enamel projections
C. Cervical enamel projections
pg. 2
, A history of previous periodontal disease is a(n) _______ clinical predictor of risk
for future disease
A. good
B. poor
C. absolute
A. good
The presence of risk factors may predispose a patient to developing periodontal
disease. The presence of risk factors also may influence the progression of a
disease that already exists.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
A. Both statements are true.
Which of the following is NOT a risk indicator for periodontal disease?
A. HIV/AIDS
B. Osteoporosis
C. Infrequent dental visits
D. They are all risk indicators.
D. They are all risk indicators.
Studies have shown that people with aggressive periodontitis display all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. neutrophil chemotactic defects.
B. monocyte hyperresponsiveness.
C. neutrophil phagocytosis defects.
D. T-cell degranulation.
D. T-cell degranulation.
Which of the following characteristics is NOT seen in localized aggressive
periodontitis?
A. Begins around puberty
B. Affects molars
C. Affects incisors
D. Affects cuspids
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