TCDHA PERIO 1 FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION



QUESTION 1



why does chronic inflammation occur - ANSWERS-body is unable to rid itself of
invading organisms



QUESTION 2



chemical mediators - ANSWERS-biologically active compounds- secreted by cells
that activate body inflammatory response



QUESTION 3



systemic risk factors - ANSWERS-conditions/diseases-increase individual's
susceptibility to periodontal disease



by modifying/amplifying host response to periodontal pathogens



QUESTION 4



examples of systemic risk factors - ANSWERS-• Tobacco use
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• Diabetes mellitus

• Metabolic Syndrome

• Leukemia

• HIV-Infection

• Stress

• Osteoporosis

• Hormonal variations

• Neutropenia

• Down syndrome

• Medication side effects




QUESTION 5



diabetes and perio disease - ANSWERS-leads to hyperinflammatory response to
oral microbial biofilms and prevents resolution of inflammation and repair



QUESTION 6



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well controlled diabetes - ANSWERS-have no more periodontal disease than
persons without diabetes



QUESTION 7



poorly controlled diabetes - ANSWERS-3 times more likely to develop
periodontitis

-rapid recurrence of deep pockets

-reduced salivary flow

-multiple periodontal abscess formation

-cheilosis

-burning mouth/tongue



QUESTION 8



immune system - ANSWERS-complex body defines system- protects body against
bacteria, viruses, toxins and parasites



QUESTION 9



innate system - ANSWERS--present at birth

-not antigen specific
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