Perio Exam 3 2025/2026 Exam Questions
and Corresponding Answers with Surety
of 100% Pass Mark
Your patient has had infrequent visits to the dentist. A periodontal assessment
shows the following: • Plaque biofilm that is consistent with the amount of
inflammation • Swelling and redness of the gingiva • Bleeding on probing •
Generalized loss of attachment. Which of the following is the most likely disease
classification for this patient? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Periodontitis
All of the following questions are considered fundamental in guiding the dental
team during the diagnosis process EXCEPT: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Have all the
clinical assessment procedures been completed correctly?
By far the most common type of periodontal disease is: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Generalized periodontitis
Refractory periodontitis occurs despite good self-care and appropriate therapy and
regular maintenance visits. Recurrent periodontitis occurs because the patient did
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, not control the bacterial plaque biofilm and/or the periodontal disease was not
adequately treated. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Both statements are true
The dentist has a legal responsibility to arrive at a periodontal diagnosis for every
patient. The dental hygienist plays an important role in planning for nonsurgical
periodontal therapy. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Both statements are true
Red, swollen gingival tissues are examples of clinically visible, overt signs of
inflammation. An example of a hidden sign of inflammation is: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Alveolar bone loss
A patient who exhibits loss of interproximal attachment associated with horizontal
bone loss is said to have which Cairo Classification? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔RT2
Your patient is 40 years old. A periodontal assessment shows the following:
•Purplish, swollen gingiva•Recession of the gingival margin•Generalized loss of
attachment that has not progressed (worsened) from 2 years ago•Patient reports
gums that bleed during brushing, but no painWhich of the following is the most
likely disease classification for this patient? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Periodontitis
It is important to use both clinical findings and radiographs during the clinical
assessment process. The dental team must make every effort to detect periodontitis
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and Corresponding Answers with Surety
of 100% Pass Mark
Your patient has had infrequent visits to the dentist. A periodontal assessment
shows the following: • Plaque biofilm that is consistent with the amount of
inflammation • Swelling and redness of the gingiva • Bleeding on probing •
Generalized loss of attachment. Which of the following is the most likely disease
classification for this patient? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Periodontitis
All of the following questions are considered fundamental in guiding the dental
team during the diagnosis process EXCEPT: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Have all the
clinical assessment procedures been completed correctly?
By far the most common type of periodontal disease is: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Generalized periodontitis
Refractory periodontitis occurs despite good self-care and appropriate therapy and
regular maintenance visits. Recurrent periodontitis occurs because the patient did
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, not control the bacterial plaque biofilm and/or the periodontal disease was not
adequately treated. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Both statements are true
The dentist has a legal responsibility to arrive at a periodontal diagnosis for every
patient. The dental hygienist plays an important role in planning for nonsurgical
periodontal therapy. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Both statements are true
Red, swollen gingival tissues are examples of clinically visible, overt signs of
inflammation. An example of a hidden sign of inflammation is: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Alveolar bone loss
A patient who exhibits loss of interproximal attachment associated with horizontal
bone loss is said to have which Cairo Classification? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔RT2
Your patient is 40 years old. A periodontal assessment shows the following:
•Purplish, swollen gingiva•Recession of the gingival margin•Generalized loss of
attachment that has not progressed (worsened) from 2 years ago•Patient reports
gums that bleed during brushing, but no painWhich of the following is the most
likely disease classification for this patient? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Periodontitis
It is important to use both clinical findings and radiographs during the clinical
assessment process. The dental team must make every effort to detect periodontitis
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