EXAM 2 - Periodontal Prognosis UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
in simple terms, what is a periodontal prognosis - CORRECT ANSWER - how long will a
client keep their natural teeth
what is a periodontal prognosis - CORRECT ANSWER - the prediction of the extent and
duration of disease and its response to treatment; it is influenced by the pathogenesis of the
disease and individual client factors
near (short) term prognosis - CORRECT ANSWER - within the next 5 years as a result of
the periodontal treatment received
long term prognosis - CORRECT ANSWER - for the remainder of the client's life
what two prognoses should you give the client - CORRECT ANSWER - tell the client
today's prognosis as well as the prognosis if he/she does not pursue continued treatment of
provide adequate home care
overall prognosis is affected by: - CORRECT ANSWER - periodontal disease type,
smoking cigarettes, patient attitudes, perceptions, and cooperation, systemic health, age, genetic
susceptibility, oral conditions
single tooth prognosis is affected by: - CORRECT ANSWER - pocket depths and
inflammation, mobility, extent and location of furcation involvement, tooth morphologic
features, bone level, general condition of the tooth, ability to modify etiologic factors
what is an 'excelleng' prognosis - CORRECT ANSWER - no bone loss, excellent gingival
condition (no bleeding), no systemic considerations, good patient cooperation
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
in simple terms, what is a periodontal prognosis - CORRECT ANSWER - how long will a
client keep their natural teeth
what is a periodontal prognosis - CORRECT ANSWER - the prediction of the extent and
duration of disease and its response to treatment; it is influenced by the pathogenesis of the
disease and individual client factors
near (short) term prognosis - CORRECT ANSWER - within the next 5 years as a result of
the periodontal treatment received
long term prognosis - CORRECT ANSWER - for the remainder of the client's life
what two prognoses should you give the client - CORRECT ANSWER - tell the client
today's prognosis as well as the prognosis if he/she does not pursue continued treatment of
provide adequate home care
overall prognosis is affected by: - CORRECT ANSWER - periodontal disease type,
smoking cigarettes, patient attitudes, perceptions, and cooperation, systemic health, age, genetic
susceptibility, oral conditions
single tooth prognosis is affected by: - CORRECT ANSWER - pocket depths and
inflammation, mobility, extent and location of furcation involvement, tooth morphologic
features, bone level, general condition of the tooth, ability to modify etiologic factors
what is an 'excelleng' prognosis - CORRECT ANSWER - no bone loss, excellent gingival
condition (no bleeding), no systemic considerations, good patient cooperation
