TCDHA PERIODONTICS MIDTERM 2026 FINAL
REVIEW PACK COMPLETE QUESTION SET AND
CORE CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ What type of surgery results in two wounds?
A. Connective tissue graft
B. Free gingival graft
C. Gingivectomy
D. A and B. Answer: D. A and B
◉ Sutures should be removed when loose in the tissues, which is
usually ________ after surgery.
A. 3 days
B. 1 week
C. 2 weeks
D. 3 weeks. Answer: B. 1 week
◉ A periodontal dressing should be placed over the tissue after most
types of periodontal surgery. The more periodontal dressing is used
the more protection for the surgical site.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
,C. The first statement is true, the second is false
D. The first statement is false, the second is true. Answer: B. Both
statements are false
◉ Facial swelling after surgery is NOT common and is a sign that
healing is compromised. Sensitivity to cold after periodontal surgery
is quite common and can be treated in a similar manner as dentinal
hypersensitivity.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false
D. The first statement is false, the second is true. Answer: D. The first
statement is false, the second is true
◉ Which of the following periodontal disease diagnoses usually does
NOT include periodontal surgery as part of the treatment plan?
A. Mild, chronic periodontitis
B. Moderate chronic periodontitis
C. Severe chronic periodontitis
D. All patient with periodontitis diagnoses should have surgery as
part of the treatment plan. Answer: A. Mild, chronic periodontitis
◉ All of the following statements are characteristics of actor
periodontal conditions, except:
, A. Usually related to preexisting periodontitis
B. Usually have a rapid onset
C. Usually follow a rapid course
D. Usually accompanied by pain. Answer: A. Usually related to
preexisting periodontitis
◉ Which of the following is not considered an access of the
periodontium?
A. Gingival abscess
B. Endodontic access
C. Periodontal abscess
D. Pericoronal abscess. Answer: B. Endodontic access
◉ An abscess of the periodontium is an acute circumscribed
collection of pus. Pus is a collection of dead white blood cells that
were involved in fighting the infection.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false
D. The first statement is false, the second is true. Answer: A. Both
statements are true
◉ Formation of an abscess of the periodontium can occur by:
REVIEW PACK COMPLETE QUESTION SET AND
CORE CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ What type of surgery results in two wounds?
A. Connective tissue graft
B. Free gingival graft
C. Gingivectomy
D. A and B. Answer: D. A and B
◉ Sutures should be removed when loose in the tissues, which is
usually ________ after surgery.
A. 3 days
B. 1 week
C. 2 weeks
D. 3 weeks. Answer: B. 1 week
◉ A periodontal dressing should be placed over the tissue after most
types of periodontal surgery. The more periodontal dressing is used
the more protection for the surgical site.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
,C. The first statement is true, the second is false
D. The first statement is false, the second is true. Answer: B. Both
statements are false
◉ Facial swelling after surgery is NOT common and is a sign that
healing is compromised. Sensitivity to cold after periodontal surgery
is quite common and can be treated in a similar manner as dentinal
hypersensitivity.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false
D. The first statement is false, the second is true. Answer: D. The first
statement is false, the second is true
◉ Which of the following periodontal disease diagnoses usually does
NOT include periodontal surgery as part of the treatment plan?
A. Mild, chronic periodontitis
B. Moderate chronic periodontitis
C. Severe chronic periodontitis
D. All patient with periodontitis diagnoses should have surgery as
part of the treatment plan. Answer: A. Mild, chronic periodontitis
◉ All of the following statements are characteristics of actor
periodontal conditions, except:
, A. Usually related to preexisting periodontitis
B. Usually have a rapid onset
C. Usually follow a rapid course
D. Usually accompanied by pain. Answer: A. Usually related to
preexisting periodontitis
◉ Which of the following is not considered an access of the
periodontium?
A. Gingival abscess
B. Endodontic access
C. Periodontal abscess
D. Pericoronal abscess. Answer: B. Endodontic access
◉ An abscess of the periodontium is an acute circumscribed
collection of pus. Pus is a collection of dead white blood cells that
were involved in fighting the infection.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false
D. The first statement is false, the second is true. Answer: A. Both
statements are true
◉ Formation of an abscess of the periodontium can occur by:
