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,y2 y2 Chapter 30 Periodontal Surgical Concepts for the Dental Hygienist
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y2 y2 Chapter 31 Maintenance for the Periodontal Patient
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Part 6 Other Aspects of the Management of Patients with Periodontal Diseases and Peri-Implant
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y2 y2 Chapter 32 Documentation and Insurance Reporting of Periodontal Care
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y2 y2 Chapter 33 Future Directions for Management of Periodontal Care
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Part 7 Comprehensive Patient Cases
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y2 y2 Chapter 34 Comprehensive Patient Cases
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Part 8 Online Resources
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y2 y2 Chapter 35 Periodontal Disease in the Pediatric Population
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y2 y2 Chapter 36 Iatrosedation: Easing and Managing Pediatric Patient Fears
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y2 y2 Chapter 37 Oral Malodor and Xerostomia
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y2 y2 Chapter 38 Patient Cases: Radiographic Analysis
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y2 y2 Chapter 1: Periodontium: The Tooth Supporting
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1. Which of the following structures is NOT a component of the periodontium?
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a) Alveolar bone
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b) Cementum
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c) Enamel
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d) Periodontal ligament
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Answer: c) Enamel y2 y2




Explanation: The periodontium consists of the gingiva, periodontal ligament,
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y2 cementum, and alveolar bone. Enamel is part of the tooth crown but not a
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y2 supporting structure. Damage to enamel does not directly affect tooth support.
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2. The primary cells responsible for resorbing alveolar bone in periodontitis are:
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a) Osteoblasts
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b) Cementoblasts
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c) Osteoclasts
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d) Fibroblasts
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Explanation: Osteoclasts are multinucleated cells that resorb bone. In periodontitis,
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y2 inflammatory mediators activate osteoclasts, leading to alveolar bone loss.
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y2 Osteoblasts form bone, cementoblasts form cementum, and fibroblasts produce
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3. According to the 2018 classification, which stage of periodontitis requires the
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y2 most complex management?
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a) Stage I
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b) Stage II
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