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A bacterial infection of the periodontium characterized by a rapid destruction of the PDL, rapid loss of supporting bone, high risk for tooth loss, and a poor response to periodontal therapy is termed: - aggressive periodontitis A bacterial infection of the periodontium characterized by a slow destruction of the periodontal ligament, slow loss of supporting bone, and a good response to periodontal therapy is termed: - Chronic periodontitis A coated tongue is the primary oral malodor inducing factor. (T/F) - true A healthy immune system decreases the incidence of periodontal disease. (T/F) - true A papilla that is enlarged and appears to bulge out of the interproximal space is called: - Bulbous A person's complexion can determine the shade of pink in healthy tissues. (true or false) - True A pulsating dental water irrigator: - creates hydrokinetic activity which leads to subgingival penetration, creates a compression and decompression phase and displaces biofilm, bacteria and debris. A subepithelial connective tissue graft is a type of periodontal plastic surgery. (T/F) - true A well-rounded continuing education course will spur the need to? - re-affirm some current ways of practicing, re-energize the need to make changes and re-examine new ideas or concepts abnormalities in PMN function can lead to overwhelming systemic bacterial infection and increased susceptibility to severe periodontal destruction. (T/F) - true Active ingredients that can be incorporated into controlled-release delivery mechanisms include chlorhexidine gluconate and minocycline. (T/F) - trueAgressive periodontitis occurs in what age group? - In any age group ALL pregnant women develop gingivitis. (T/F) - false Antimicrobial solutions cannot be used in a dental water irrigator. (T/F) - false Ascorbic acid-deficiency gingivitis is a severely low level of: - Vitamin C Attached gingiva is the part of gingiva that is tightly connected to the cementum or periosteum. (T/F) - true Bacterial respiratory infections are thought to be acquired through aspiration of fine droplets from the oral cavity and throat into the lungs. (T/F) - true Case type II patients are defined as having: - Slight(mild) periodontitis certain individuals have a genetically determined immune response that predisposes them to periodontal disease. (T/F) - true Chronic inflammation is a pathological condition characterized by tissue destruction. In chronic inflammation, the inflammatory process can become so intense that it inflicts permanent damage to body tissues. - Both statements are true Chronic periodontitis in the tissues surrounding a dental implant is termed: - Peri-implantitis Chronic periodontitis in which 30% or LESS of the sites in the mouth have experienced attachment loss and bone loss is termed: - Localized chronic periodontitisChronic periodontitis in which MORE than 30% of the sites in the mouth have experienced attachment loss and bone loss is termed: - Generalized chronic periodontitis Compliance is defined as the: - extent to which a patients behavior coincides with medical or health advice Cytokines that play an important role in periodontitis are: - IL-1, IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-a Dental floss has shown to provide superior biofilm and bleeding reductions when compared to alternative interdental aids. (T/F) - false Dental water irrigation devices with standard tips may deliver solution that penetrates 50% or more of the pocket depth. (T/F) - true Diets deficient in Vitamin D, calcium and antioxidants increase the risk for periodontal disease. (T/F) - true Disease progression in aggressive periodontitis is: - rapidly progressive and episodic During a comprehensive periodontal assessment, probing depth measurement are recorded on how many surfaces of each tooth? - 6 surfaces During postsurgical visits, it is important to remind the patients to take all prescribed antibiotic medications. (T/F) - true emerging scientific evidence indicates obesity appears to play a role in the etiology of periodontal disease. (T/F) - true Esthetic crown lengthening surgery results in longer clinical crowns for teeth. (T/F) - true