Topic 3 Section Questions and Exam 1 100% Verified Answers. 2025|2026

Topic 3 Section Questions and Exam 1 100% Verified Answers. 2025|2026 T/F: Cancellous bone composes the outside wall on the facial and lingual sides, and will not show on radiographs. - Correct Answer False Cortical bone is the layer of compact hard bone that composes the outside wall on the facial and lingual sides. T/F: Osteoblasts are cells that resorb bone. - Correct Answer False Osteoclasts T/F: Dental plaques are the primary etiology of periodontal disease - Correct Answer True T/F: According to the AAP, pocket depth should be the primary parameter to set thresholds for gingivitis. - Correct Answer False T/F: By definition, chronic gingivitis is gingivitis that lasts for months or years. - Correct Answer True T/F: Periodontal disease remission/control is defined as a state in which the periodontitis has been successfully treated and clinical signs of the disease do not appear to worsen in extent or severity despite the presence of a reduced periodontium. - Correct Answer False Periodontal remission/control is defined as a period in the course of disease when symptoms become less severe but may not be fully resolved T/F: Appearance of the tissue is not a reliable indicator of the presence or severity of periodontitis. - Correct Answer True T/F: Presence of a periodontal pocket indicates active disease present at that moment in time. - Correct Answer False