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Sharpey's fibers - (ANSWER)connect periosteum to bone
What fibers of the PDL are the most prominent? - (ANSWER)Oblique fibers
Stillman's cleft - (ANSWER)v shaped loss of gingiva. Due to bad flossing habits
McCall's festoon - (ANSWER)innertube shaped swelling at the marginal gingiva
Drug induced gingival hyperplasia - (ANSWER)Dilantin (Phenytoin)
Procardia (Nifedipine)
Cyclosporin (immunosuppressant)
dihiscence - (ANSWER)loss of alveolar bone
oval shaped root exposure apical to CEJ
Fenestration - (ANSWER)a window-like opening in the bone covering the root of a tooth bordered by
alveolar bone on the coronal aspect of the tooth.
Bacteria shape present in early plaque formation - (ANSWER)cocci shaped, aerobic
Bacteria shape in periodontal disease - (ANSWER)baccilli, anaerobic
Bacteria shape present in NUG/NUP - (ANSWER)spirochetes
periodontal bacteria in health - (ANSWER)aerobic, cocci, gram +
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Periodontal bacteria in diease - (ANSWER)anaerobic, baccilli, gram -
Names of the bacteria that cause periodontal disease - (ANSWER)P. Gingivalis
F. Nucletum
T. Forsythia
A. Actinomycetescomatins
Bacteria responsible for NUG - (ANSWER)P. Gingivalis
T. Dentacolo
P. Intermedian
Fusobactrium
Bacteria responsible for caries - (ANSWER)S. Mutans
Lactobacillus
S. Sobrinus
What bacteria is most commonly associated with aggressive periodontitis - (ANSWER)A.
Actinomycetescomatins
Is plankton plaque adherent or non adherent? - (ANSWER)non adherent
how do endotoxins contribute to tissue destruction? - (ANSWER)Stimulate osteoclast
periodontal disease - (ANSWER)apical migration of the junctional epithelium
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CAL - (ANSWER)measures attachment loss
CEJ to base of pocket
What instrument is best to detect a furcation - (ANSWER)Nabers Probe
Suprabony pocket - (ANSWER)The pocket is located above the level of the bone, NOT visible on a
radiograph.
Infrabony pocket - (ANSWER)base of pocket is apical to crest of alveolar bone
Does occlusal trauma cause periodontal disease - (ANSWER)No
Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis - (ANSWER)HSV type 1
usually affects children younger than 6
Inflamed, enlarged marginal gingiva; gingival bleeding
pin point vesicles -> ulcers throughout the mouth and lips w/ sig pain
Malise
low grade fever
sore throat, lymphadenopathy
doesnt want to drink water
Is a patient with down syndrome at a greater risk for caries - (ANSWER)No, but they are at an increased
risk for perio
How to treat NUG/NUP - (ANSWER)Tetracycline
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Can a periodontal abscess be a result of periodontal debridement - (ANSWER)yes
First step of hemodynamic changes - (ANSWER)1. Temporary (transient) vasoconstriction THEN
vasodialation takes place
Hyperemia - (ANSWER)excess of blood in an area of the body
Margination - (ANSWER)Movement of WBC to periphery vessel wall
Pavementing - (ANSWER)WBC line walls of blood vessel
Diapedesis - (ANSWER)neutrophils squeeze through capillary walls and begin phagocytosis
Chemotaxis - (ANSWER)cells move to the site of inflammation
Neutrophils (PMNs) - (ANSWER)Function in phagocytosis, it is the most common cell in acute
inflammation. It is a key WBC in the development and progression of disease
WBC associated with chronic inflammation - (ANSWER)Macrophage
What biochemical mediator allows cells to leave the blood vessels? - (ANSWER)Interleukins
What biochemical mediator is associated with pain and swelling? - (ANSWER)Prostaglandins
P=Pain
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Sharpey's fibers - (ANSWER)connect periosteum to bone
What fibers of the PDL are the most prominent? - (ANSWER)Oblique fibers
Stillman's cleft - (ANSWER)v shaped loss of gingiva. Due to bad flossing habits
McCall's festoon - (ANSWER)innertube shaped swelling at the marginal gingiva
Drug induced gingival hyperplasia - (ANSWER)Dilantin (Phenytoin)
Procardia (Nifedipine)
Cyclosporin (immunosuppressant)
dihiscence - (ANSWER)loss of alveolar bone
oval shaped root exposure apical to CEJ
Fenestration - (ANSWER)a window-like opening in the bone covering the root of a tooth bordered by
alveolar bone on the coronal aspect of the tooth.
Bacteria shape present in early plaque formation - (ANSWER)cocci shaped, aerobic
Bacteria shape in periodontal disease - (ANSWER)baccilli, anaerobic
Bacteria shape present in NUG/NUP - (ANSWER)spirochetes
periodontal bacteria in health - (ANSWER)aerobic, cocci, gram +
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Periodontal bacteria in diease - (ANSWER)anaerobic, baccilli, gram -
Names of the bacteria that cause periodontal disease - (ANSWER)P. Gingivalis
F. Nucletum
T. Forsythia
A. Actinomycetescomatins
Bacteria responsible for NUG - (ANSWER)P. Gingivalis
T. Dentacolo
P. Intermedian
Fusobactrium
Bacteria responsible for caries - (ANSWER)S. Mutans
Lactobacillus
S. Sobrinus
What bacteria is most commonly associated with aggressive periodontitis - (ANSWER)A.
Actinomycetescomatins
Is plankton plaque adherent or non adherent? - (ANSWER)non adherent
how do endotoxins contribute to tissue destruction? - (ANSWER)Stimulate osteoclast
periodontal disease - (ANSWER)apical migration of the junctional epithelium
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Answers |Latest Version |Already Graded A+
CAL - (ANSWER)measures attachment loss
CEJ to base of pocket
What instrument is best to detect a furcation - (ANSWER)Nabers Probe
Suprabony pocket - (ANSWER)The pocket is located above the level of the bone, NOT visible on a
radiograph.
Infrabony pocket - (ANSWER)base of pocket is apical to crest of alveolar bone
Does occlusal trauma cause periodontal disease - (ANSWER)No
Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis - (ANSWER)HSV type 1
usually affects children younger than 6
Inflamed, enlarged marginal gingiva; gingival bleeding
pin point vesicles -> ulcers throughout the mouth and lips w/ sig pain
Malise
low grade fever
sore throat, lymphadenopathy
doesnt want to drink water
Is a patient with down syndrome at a greater risk for caries - (ANSWER)No, but they are at an increased
risk for perio
How to treat NUG/NUP - (ANSWER)Tetracycline
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Answers |Latest Version |Already Graded A+
Can a periodontal abscess be a result of periodontal debridement - (ANSWER)yes
First step of hemodynamic changes - (ANSWER)1. Temporary (transient) vasoconstriction THEN
vasodialation takes place
Hyperemia - (ANSWER)excess of blood in an area of the body
Margination - (ANSWER)Movement of WBC to periphery vessel wall
Pavementing - (ANSWER)WBC line walls of blood vessel
Diapedesis - (ANSWER)neutrophils squeeze through capillary walls and begin phagocytosis
Chemotaxis - (ANSWER)cells move to the site of inflammation
Neutrophils (PMNs) - (ANSWER)Function in phagocytosis, it is the most common cell in acute
inflammation. It is a key WBC in the development and progression of disease
WBC associated with chronic inflammation - (ANSWER)Macrophage
What biochemical mediator allows cells to leave the blood vessels? - (ANSWER)Interleukins
What biochemical mediator is associated with pain and swelling? - (ANSWER)Prostaglandins
P=Pain
