PERIO EXAM AND DIAGNOSIS CHAPTER 30
QUESTIONS
According to the text, periodontal diagnosis should first determine whether
___________________ is present. - Answer -Disease
Regarding the health history obtained at the first visit, the patient should be made aware
of which of the following? - Answer -All of the options (The presence of conditions that
may require special precautions or modifications of the treatment procedure; The
possibility that oral infections may have a powerful influence on the occurrence,
severity, and management of a variety of systemic diseases and conditions; The
possible impact of certain systemic diseases, conditions, behavioral factors, and
medications on periodontal disease, its treatment, and treatment outcomes.)
Which of the following regarding the health history is true? - Answer -For patients who
are on medications such as bisphosphonates, anticoagulants, or antiplatelets, or
patients who do not know the control of their systemic disease, such as diabetes,
hypertension, or immunodeficiency, a medical consultation is required.
According to the text, many patients may report which of the following symptoms related
to periodontal disease? - Answer -Bleeding gums, loose teeth, foul taste in the mouth
Thorough probing of the gingival crevice and the surrounding tissue provides a wealth
of valuable information beyond probing depth and _____________________ on probing
that is essential to the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. - Answer -
Bleeding
In the presence of overt and obvious periodontal disease, it may be best to delay
accurate probing depth measurement until the scaling and root planing appointment,
when the tissue is ________________________. - Answer -Anesthetized
Probing depth is generally ≤3 mm in gingival health and ________ in the presence of
inflammation. - Answer ->3mm
According to the text, when probing gingival tissue, _______________ is a cardinal sign
of inflammation. - Answer -Pain
The etiology of erosion, a wasting disease of the teeth, is not known, but which of the
following is/are suggested causes? - Answer -All of the options (Decalcification by
citrus fruits, The effect of acid salivary secretion, Decalcification by acidic beverages)
What is the only reliable method for detecting pockets? - Answer -Probing
QUESTIONS
According to the text, periodontal diagnosis should first determine whether
___________________ is present. - Answer -Disease
Regarding the health history obtained at the first visit, the patient should be made aware
of which of the following? - Answer -All of the options (The presence of conditions that
may require special precautions or modifications of the treatment procedure; The
possibility that oral infections may have a powerful influence on the occurrence,
severity, and management of a variety of systemic diseases and conditions; The
possible impact of certain systemic diseases, conditions, behavioral factors, and
medications on periodontal disease, its treatment, and treatment outcomes.)
Which of the following regarding the health history is true? - Answer -For patients who
are on medications such as bisphosphonates, anticoagulants, or antiplatelets, or
patients who do not know the control of their systemic disease, such as diabetes,
hypertension, or immunodeficiency, a medical consultation is required.
According to the text, many patients may report which of the following symptoms related
to periodontal disease? - Answer -Bleeding gums, loose teeth, foul taste in the mouth
Thorough probing of the gingival crevice and the surrounding tissue provides a wealth
of valuable information beyond probing depth and _____________________ on probing
that is essential to the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. - Answer -
Bleeding
In the presence of overt and obvious periodontal disease, it may be best to delay
accurate probing depth measurement until the scaling and root planing appointment,
when the tissue is ________________________. - Answer -Anesthetized
Probing depth is generally ≤3 mm in gingival health and ________ in the presence of
inflammation. - Answer ->3mm
According to the text, when probing gingival tissue, _______________ is a cardinal sign
of inflammation. - Answer -Pain
The etiology of erosion, a wasting disease of the teeth, is not known, but which of the
following is/are suggested causes? - Answer -All of the options (Decalcification by
citrus fruits, The effect of acid salivary secretion, Decalcification by acidic beverages)
What is the only reliable method for detecting pockets? - Answer -Probing
