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Test Bank for
Foundations Of Periodontics For The Dental Hygienist, 6th
Edition By Jill S. Gehrig & Daniel E. Shin | All Chapters (1-
12) | A+
,Test Bank for Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, 6th Edition by Jill S. Gehrig & Daniel E. Shin |
All Chapters (1-24) | A+
• Chapter 1: Periodontium: The Tooth-Supporting Structures
• Chapter 2: Microscopic Anatomy of the Periodontium
• Chapter 3: Overview of Diseases of the Periodontium
• Chapter 4: Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions
• Chapter 5: Periodontal Health and Gingival Diseases/Conditions
• Chapter 6: Periodontitis
• Chapter 7: Mucogingival Deformities and Conditions Around Teeth
• Chapter 8: Peri-Implant Health and Diseases
• Chapter 9: Acute Periodontal Diseases
• Chapter 10: Risk Factors for Periodontal Disease
• Chapter 11: Biofilm and Periodontal Microbiology
• Chapter 12: Host Response to Periodontal Biofilm
• Chapter 13: Local Factors Contributing to Periodontal Disease
• Chapter 14: Tobacco, Diabetes, and Periodontal Disease
• Chapter 15: Nutrition and Periodontal Health
• Chapter 16: Systemic Diseases and Conditions Affecting the Periodontium
• Chapter 17: Clinical Assessment: Extraoral and Intraoral Exams
• Chapter 18: Clinical Assessment: Gingival Description
• Chapter 19: Clinical Assessment: Periodontal Probing and Charting
• Chapter 20: Assessment of Tooth Mobility and Occlusion
• Chapter 21: Radiographic Assessment of the Periodontium
• Chapter 22: New and Emerging Assessment Technologies
,• Chapter 23: Patient Education and Oral Self-Care
• Chapter 24: Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy: Scaling and Root Debridement
• Chapter 25: Periodontal Maintenance Therapy
• Chapter 26: Chemotherapeutics in Periodontal Therapy
• Chapter 27: Surgical Therapies for Periodontal Diseases
• Chapter 28: Treatment of Peri-Implant Diseases
• Chapter 29: Treatment Planning for the Periodontal Patient
• Chapter 30: Care of Patients with Special Needs
• Chapter 31: Periodontal Emergencies
• Chapter 32: Evaluating Treatment Outcomes
• Chapter 33: Evidence-Based Decision Making
• Chapter 34: Future Directions in Periodontal Care
, Test Bank: Chapter 1 – Periodontium: The Tooth-
Supporting Structures
Section A: Multiple Choice (25 Questions)
1. Which of the following is NOT a component of the periodontium?
a) Gingiva
b) Periodontal ligament
c) Enamel
d) Alveolar bone
Answer: c
Explanation: Enamel is a component of the tooth crown, not the periodontium. The
periodontium consists of gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone.
2. The primary function of the periodontium is to:
a) Produce saliva
b) Support and attach the tooth to the jawbone
c) Initiate tooth eruption
d) Protect against dental caries
Answer: b
Explanation: The periodontium supports, attaches, and anchors the tooth within the
alveolar bone while also absorbing masticatory forces.
Test Bank for
Foundations Of Periodontics For The Dental Hygienist, 6th
Edition By Jill S. Gehrig & Daniel E. Shin | All Chapters (1-
12) | A+
,Test Bank for Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, 6th Edition by Jill S. Gehrig & Daniel E. Shin |
All Chapters (1-24) | A+
• Chapter 1: Periodontium: The Tooth-Supporting Structures
• Chapter 2: Microscopic Anatomy of the Periodontium
• Chapter 3: Overview of Diseases of the Periodontium
• Chapter 4: Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions
• Chapter 5: Periodontal Health and Gingival Diseases/Conditions
• Chapter 6: Periodontitis
• Chapter 7: Mucogingival Deformities and Conditions Around Teeth
• Chapter 8: Peri-Implant Health and Diseases
• Chapter 9: Acute Periodontal Diseases
• Chapter 10: Risk Factors for Periodontal Disease
• Chapter 11: Biofilm and Periodontal Microbiology
• Chapter 12: Host Response to Periodontal Biofilm
• Chapter 13: Local Factors Contributing to Periodontal Disease
• Chapter 14: Tobacco, Diabetes, and Periodontal Disease
• Chapter 15: Nutrition and Periodontal Health
• Chapter 16: Systemic Diseases and Conditions Affecting the Periodontium
• Chapter 17: Clinical Assessment: Extraoral and Intraoral Exams
• Chapter 18: Clinical Assessment: Gingival Description
• Chapter 19: Clinical Assessment: Periodontal Probing and Charting
• Chapter 20: Assessment of Tooth Mobility and Occlusion
• Chapter 21: Radiographic Assessment of the Periodontium
• Chapter 22: New and Emerging Assessment Technologies
,• Chapter 23: Patient Education and Oral Self-Care
• Chapter 24: Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy: Scaling and Root Debridement
• Chapter 25: Periodontal Maintenance Therapy
• Chapter 26: Chemotherapeutics in Periodontal Therapy
• Chapter 27: Surgical Therapies for Periodontal Diseases
• Chapter 28: Treatment of Peri-Implant Diseases
• Chapter 29: Treatment Planning for the Periodontal Patient
• Chapter 30: Care of Patients with Special Needs
• Chapter 31: Periodontal Emergencies
• Chapter 32: Evaluating Treatment Outcomes
• Chapter 33: Evidence-Based Decision Making
• Chapter 34: Future Directions in Periodontal Care
, Test Bank: Chapter 1 – Periodontium: The Tooth-
Supporting Structures
Section A: Multiple Choice (25 Questions)
1. Which of the following is NOT a component of the periodontium?
a) Gingiva
b) Periodontal ligament
c) Enamel
d) Alveolar bone
Answer: c
Explanation: Enamel is a component of the tooth crown, not the periodontium. The
periodontium consists of gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone.
2. The primary function of the periodontium is to:
a) Produce saliva
b) Support and attach the tooth to the jawbone
c) Initiate tooth eruption
d) Protect against dental caries
Answer: b
Explanation: The periodontium supports, attaches, and anchors the tooth within the
alveolar bone while also absorbing masticatory forces.
