Theory Test 4 – Periodontal
Disease Development
Questions with Verified
Answers (2026/2027)
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Periodontal disease has not been shown to ____ Cause
systemic disease. - Significant research on the association between periodontal infections
and many systemic diseases/conditions
- Association makes early identification, treatment, and management of
periodontaldisease critical
Examples of some associated diseases/conditions: Cardiovascular disease
Adverse pregnancy outcomes, including premature low birth weight
babies
Respiratory disease
Chronic kidney disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
Obesity
Cognitive impairment
Osteoporosis
Inflammatory bowel disease
Some cancers
Diabetes
What is a risk-factor? Increases probability that disease will occur
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