Smiles for Life: Pregnancy UPDATD ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
1. Which of the following is a FALSE statement? C) Treatment of periodon-
titis in pregnancy decreas-
A) Gingivitis is very common in pregnancy. es the risk of preterm birth.
B) Periodontitis is associated with preterm birth.
C) Treatment of periodontitis in pregnancy decreases
the risk of preterm birth.
D) Deep root scaling to improve periodontitis is safe
during pregnancy.
2. Which of the following is a TRUE statement? C) Mothers with caries
pass caries-causing bacte-
A) Mothers with caries pass their genetic predisposi- ria to their infants in life via
tion for caries to their babies. saliva transmission.
B) Mothers with caries pass caries-causing bacteria to
their babies in utero.
C) Mothers with caries pass caries-causing bacteria to
their infants in life via saliva transmission.
D) Mothers who breastfeed pass antibodies to their
infants that protect against caries.
3. A pregnancy granuloma: C) Can be observed.
A) Has malignant potential and should be biopsied.
B) Should be excised during pregnancy even if asymp-
tomatic to avoid complications.
C) Can be observed.
D) Is not likely to recur if excised.
4. A pregnant patient asks you for guidance about having D) Dental treatment can
dental treatment during her pregnancy. What would
you say? A) Dental tx
should be
performed
, during the 2nd/3rd be performed during any
trimester.
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CORRECT Answers
1. Which of the following is a FALSE statement? C) Treatment of periodon-
titis in pregnancy decreas-
A) Gingivitis is very common in pregnancy. es the risk of preterm birth.
B) Periodontitis is associated with preterm birth.
C) Treatment of periodontitis in pregnancy decreases
the risk of preterm birth.
D) Deep root scaling to improve periodontitis is safe
during pregnancy.
2. Which of the following is a TRUE statement? C) Mothers with caries
pass caries-causing bacte-
A) Mothers with caries pass their genetic predisposi- ria to their infants in life via
tion for caries to their babies. saliva transmission.
B) Mothers with caries pass caries-causing bacteria to
their babies in utero.
C) Mothers with caries pass caries-causing bacteria to
their infants in life via saliva transmission.
D) Mothers who breastfeed pass antibodies to their
infants that protect against caries.
3. A pregnancy granuloma: C) Can be observed.
A) Has malignant potential and should be biopsied.
B) Should be excised during pregnancy even if asymp-
tomatic to avoid complications.
C) Can be observed.
D) Is not likely to recur if excised.
4. A pregnant patient asks you for guidance about having D) Dental treatment can
dental treatment during her pregnancy. What would
you say? A) Dental tx
should be
performed
, during the 2nd/3rd be performed during any
trimester.
2/4
