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Modern Dental Assisting Chapter 14
Practice Questions and Answers
What is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults? - Answer✔️✔️-Periodontal
Disease
What systemic diseases have a connection to periodontal disease? -
Answer✔️✔️-Heart disease, Neurologic, Pregnancy, Pulmonary, and
Gastriontestincal
Name the structures of the periodontium? - Answer✔️✔️-Gingivae,
epithelial attachment, sulcus, periodontal ligaments, cementum, and
alveolar bone.
Name two types of calculus. - Answer✔️✔️-Supragingival-above and
Subgingival-below
What are the signs of gingivitis? - Answer✔️✔️-Red swollen, tender gingiva,
Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing, loose separate teeth, pain or
pressure when chewing.
What is the definition of periodontitis? - Answer✔️✔️-inflammation of the
supporting tissues of the teeth
What are signs and symptoms of periodontitis? - Answer✔️✔️-Bright red
gums, tooth loss and pain.
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Modern Dental Assisting Chapter 14
Practice Questions and Answers
What is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults? - Answer✔️✔️-Periodontal
Disease
What systemic diseases have a connection to periodontal disease? -
Answer✔️✔️-Heart disease, Neurologic, Pregnancy, Pulmonary, and
Gastriontestincal
Name the structures of the periodontium? - Answer✔️✔️-Gingivae,
epithelial attachment, sulcus, periodontal ligaments, cementum, and
alveolar bone.
Name two types of calculus. - Answer✔️✔️-Supragingival-above and
Subgingival-below
What are the signs of gingivitis? - Answer✔️✔️-Red swollen, tender gingiva,
Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing, loose separate teeth, pain or
pressure when chewing.
What is the definition of periodontitis? - Answer✔️✔️-inflammation of the
supporting tissues of the teeth
What are signs and symptoms of periodontitis? - Answer✔️✔️-Bright red
gums, tooth loss and pain.
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