DH 391: EOC CH. 25, 26, 28, 30

Which of the following is NOT a goal of nonsurgical periodontal therapy?

Eliminate the need for daily self-care

TRUE OR FALSE: Successful periodontal debridement always results in the complete removal of all cementum from a root surface exposed due to clinical attachment loss.

FALSE

The end point for periodontal instrumentation is which of the following?

Return of soft-tissue health

TRUE OR FALSE: The type of healing that occurs following successful root instrumentation is formation of a long junctional epithelium

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: Pain caused by dentinal hypersensitivity can result from mechanical, thermal, or chemical stimuli

TRUE

Management of mild dentinal hypersensitivity following nonsurgical periodontal therapy can include all of the following, EXCEPT?

Applying acidic solutions to the exposed tooth roots

When considering a decision for referral to a specialist in periodontics, which of the following type of patients should normally be referred?

Patients with stage III periodontitis

Who should be involved in determining which devices and aids a patient uses for plaque control?

• The dentist

• The dental hygienist

• The patient

• All of the above

All of the above

TRUE OR FALSE: Power toothbrushes should be recommended ONLY for individuals with a disability

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: Patients with Type II embrasure spaces need to use interdental brushes and wooden toothpicks to effectively control plaque biofilm

TRUE

A coated tongue is the primary oral malodor-inducing factor

TRUE

Which of the following interdental aids would be recommended for a patient with Type I embrasure spaces throughout the mouth?

Standard dental floss

Which of the following might be recommended for plaque removal in an exposed furcation area on a tooth that has experienced gingival recession?

An interdental brush

Which of the following is the most effective means for cleaning exposed root concavities?

An interdental brush

TRUE OR FALSE: Dental floss has shown to provide superior biofilm and bleeding reductions when compared to alternative interdental aids

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: Advise patients to always use toothpaste with interdental brushes

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: Periodontal maintenance patients should perform daily flossing and brushing

FALSE

In dentistry, systemic delivery of chemotherapeutics usually refers to which of the following"?

Prescribing an antibiotic medication in the tablet or capsule form

Which of the following is one of the primary reasons chronic periodontitis is not normally treated by giving patients systemic antibiotics?

These drugs can lead to antibiotic resistance

Which of the following explains why mouth rinses cannot cure gingivitis completely?

Many bacteria that cause gingivitis are protected within a biofilm

Which of following active ingredients is the MOST EFFECTIVE in reducing the severity of gingivitis?

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Which of the following is a possible side effect for mouth rinses containing chlorhexidine gluconate?

Extrinsic tooth stain

TRUE OR FALSE: Active ingredients that can be incorporated into controlled-release delivery mechanisms include chlorhexidine gluconate and minocycline hydrochloride

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: Chemotherapy is a broad term that describes any type of therapy that utilizes a chemical agent to treat or control a disease

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: A therapeutic mouth rinse is an example of a systemic delivery mechanism for chemotherapeutics

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: One of the indications for periodontal surgery is to provide access for improved periodontal instrumentation of the root surfaces

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: One relative contraindication for periodontal surgery can be a high risk for dental caries

TRUE

The term healing by repair means that the architecture and function of lost tissue is completely restored

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: In bone replacement graft procedure, using an autograft means that the graft material taken is from the patient

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: The term xenograft refers to a graft taken from a human other than the patient receiving the graft

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: A subepithelial CT graft is a type of periodontal plastic surgery

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: Esthetic crown lengthening surgery results in longer clinical crowns for the teeth

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: The suture size 4-0 is smaller than the suture size 3-0

TRUE

When removing sutures following a periodontal surgical procedure, the suture knot should always be pulled through the tissues

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: When placing periodontal dressing, the primary guideline is to place as much bulk of dressing as possible over the wound surface

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: Facial swelling following periodontal surgery is always a sign that healing will not occur properly

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: During postsurgical visits, it is important to remind patients to take all prescribed antibiotic medicaiton

TRUE