Questions And Correct Verified Answers/ Perio II
FINAL EXAM 2025 TCDHA Prep Qs & As (Brand New!)
Which of the following is a mucocutaneous disorder that classically manifests with bilateral, white striae
on the buccal mucosae?
A. Mucous membrane pemphigoid
B. Lichen planus
C. Pemphigoid
D. Pemphigus vulgaris - ANSWER****B. Lichen planus
Which of the following is an example of a parafunctional habit of a patient that may be associated with
an increased rate of implant failure?
A. Smoking
B. Clenching of teeth
C. Substance abuse
D. Nail biting - ANSWER****B. Clenching of teeth
Which of the following is an inflammatory process that affects the tissues around an osseointegrated
implant and results in the loss of supporting bone?
A. Osseointegratitis
B. Peri-implantitits
C. Periodontitis
D. Implantitis - ANSWER****B. Peri-implantitits
The relationship between peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis is similar to that between
______________________.
A. plaque buildup and gingivitis
B. gingivitis and periodontitis
C. xerostomia and halitosis
,D. periodontitis and cavities - ANSWER****B. gingivitis and periodontitis
When does peri-implant maintenance begin?
A. Before the implant is placed
B. As the implant becomes exposed to the oral cavity
C. 2 weeks after the implant is placed
D. When the implant begins to have mechanical complications - ANSWER****B. As the implant
becomes exposed to the oral cavity
Peri-implant health is characterized by which of the following?
A. Erythema, edema, and loss of tissue tightness around the implant
B. Pink, firm, and well-adapted peri-implant mucosa
C. Red, spongy, and well-adapted peri-implant mucosa
D. Nonkeratinized and keratinized peri-implant mucosa - ANSWER****B. Pink, firm, and well-adapted
peri-implant mucosa
Which of the following is not one of the basic principles of implant therapy to achieve osseointegration?
A. Implants must be sterile and made of a biocompatible material.
B.Implant site should be prepared under sterile conditions.
C. Implant site should be prepared with an atraumatic surgical technique that specifically focuses on
attempting to overheat the bone during preparation of the recipient site.
D. Implants should be placed with good initial stability. - ANSWER****C. Implant site should be
prepared with an atraumatic surgical technique that specifically focuses on attempting to overheat the
bone during preparation of the recipient site.
Patients should be instructed to maintain a relatively _____ diet after implant surgery.
A. mild
B. warm
C. salty
D. soft - ANSWER****D. Soft
,Which of the following is an inflammatory process that affects the tissues around an osseointegrated
implant and results in the loss of supporting bone?
A. Osseointegratitis
B. Peri-implantitits
C. Periodontitis
D. Implantitis - ANSWER****B. Peri-implantitits
Which of the following is not an important risk factor for peri-implant diseases?
A. Genuine halitosis
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Poor oral hygiene
D. Cigarette smoking - ANSWER****A. Genuine halitosis
Emergency treatment is undertaken to alleviate symptoms and ________ acute infection.
A. stabilize
B. solve
C. prolong
D. exacerbate - ANSWER****A. Stabilize
In patients with deep periodontal pockets (more than _____ mm), plaque biofilm control measures
alone are insufficient for resolving subgingival infection and inflammation.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7 - ANSWER****C. 5
_____ weeks after periodontal surgery, the gingival tissues are evaluated to determine oral hygiene
adequacy, soft tissue response, and pocket depth changes.
A. 2
, B. 4
C. 6
D. 8 - ANSWER****B. 4
Which of the following terms is defined as the "physiologic dimension of the junctional epithelium and
connective tissue attachment"?
A. Biologic width
B. Attachment width
C. Epithelial width
D. Connective width - ANSWER****A. Biological with
The healthy gingival sulcus has an average depth of ____ mm.
A. 0.24 mm
B. 0.48 mm
C. 0.69 mm
D. 0.82 mm - ANSWER****C. 0.69 mm
It is the responsibility of _____________ to educate and motivate patients to improve their oral hygiene
techniques.
A. the receptionist
B. the dental hygienist
C.the spouse of the patient
D. the dentist - ANSWER****B. the dental hygienist
What is the recall interval for a Class A recall patient?
A. Every 1 to 2 months
B. Every 3 to 4 months
C. Every 6 months to 1 year
D. Every 1 year - ANSWER****C. Every 6 months to 1 year