DAC Final Exam Review | 100 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Updated & Verified | 2023

The presence loss of attachment indicates __________ rather than gingivitis. - Periodontitis What is the periodontal classification for a patient who smokes 10 cigarettes a day and has lost 5 teeth to periodontitis? - Class 4, Grade C A probing depth of more than ___ mm is associated with gingival disease. - 4 What is the primary cause of periodontal disease? - Bacterial plaque Which type of radiograph is best for determining the extent of crestal bone loss in a patient with periodontal disease ? - Vertical bite wing Tooth mobility is considered an early signs of periodontal disease: True/False? - False Which procedure smooths the surface of a root by removing abnormal tooth tissue that is rough, contaminated, or permeated with calculus? - Root planing What will a dentist use to restore a severely decayed and endodontically treated primary tooth? - Stainless steel crown