FINAL

Question 1

in pulpitis, onset of spontaneaous pain signals shit of what

Answer 1

irreversible status

& eventual pulpal necrosis

Question 2

Since the pulp is necrotic, these
infections are often asymptomatic & only
detected on radiographs

Answer 2

Periapical lesions (apical periodontitis)

Question 3

• Acute exacerbation of

periapical lesion.

Answer 3

Acute dentoalveolar (periapical) abscess

Question 4

When periapical infections
spread to surrounding tissues
the usual course is an initial
_____

Answer 4

cellulitis

Question 5

Nonodontogenic facial cellulitis

can be caused by?

Answer 5

(4) • skin or mucous membrane

trauma • sinus bacteria • Hemophilis influenzae • Hib vaccine lowered incidence

Question 6

characterized by loss of
attachment & bone
around permanent
incisors & 1st permanent
molars

Answer 6

Localized aggressive (formerly “juvenile”) periodontitis (LAP / LJP)

Question 7

localized loss of attachment in the primary dentition

Answer 7

Localized aggressive (formerly
prepubertal) periodontitis (LPP)

Question 8

may be first clinical sign of odonto-hypophosphatasia mild forms

Answer 8

early loss of primary teeth

Question 9

easily identified
hyperkeratosis of the
palms of the hands
and soles of the feet

Answer 9

Papillon-LeFèvre syndrome

Question 10

what cancer may present with gingival inflmmation

Answer 10

acute myeloid leukemia