old final questions

Question 1

on average, how long does it take for periodontal pathogens to return to baseline levels after a scaling and root planing procedure?

Answer 1

9-11 weeks

Question 2

T/F: Decreased levels of elastase in GCF is found in people with Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 2

FALSE

Question 3

T/F: Actinomyces are more prevalent in the supragingival environment

Answer 3

true

Question 4

What color is supragingival calculus?

Answer 4

creamy white/ dark yellow

Question 5

A ________ is necessary, but not sufficient for a disease to occur

Answer 5

pathogen

Question 6

Changes in micro vascular plexuses and enhancement of PMN migration occurs in what stage of the gingival lesion?

Answer 6

initial

Question 7

An electron dense organic material interposed between subgingival plaque and the tooth is called what?

Answer 7

cuticle

Question 8

What is characteristic of periodontal disease in SMOKERS?

Answer 8

less gingivitis

more attachment loss

Question 9

________ is The probability that a test will be negative when administered to people who are free of the disease in question

Answer 9

specificity

Question 10

what is Positive Predicted Value?

Answer 10

The probability of disease in a subject with a positive test result

Question 11

name 3 reactive process of periodontal soft tissues (gingival diseases)

Answer 11

peripheral giant cell granulomas

pyogenic granulomas

fibromas

Question 12

T/F: a hemangioma is a reactive process of the hard tissues

Answer 12

FALSE

it is a Benign neoplasms of periodontal soft tissues

Question 13

In POOR diabetic control has a how much percentage of glucose bound to hemoglobin?

Answer 13

> 8%

Question 14

A poorly controlled diabetic has increased risk of developing _________ as they age, assuming they have Type I and not Type II

Answer 14

periodontitis

Question 15

A higher frequecy of periodontal attachment loss is also found in what type of diabetes?

Answer 15

found in specifically Type I, not type II

Question 16

A suspected risk factor that has been correctly identified through cross-sectional study designs, although there are not yet data from a longitudinal study would best be described as a ________

Answer 16

Risk Indicator

Question 17

T/F: 15. Generalized aggresive periodontits is characterized by robust serum antibodies in response to infecting agents

Answer 17

FALSE

Question 18

in generalized aggressive periodontitis, there is a pronounced ______ nature of destruction of attachment and alveolar bone

Answer 18

episodic

Question 19

what is the most common cyst of the jaws?

Answer 19

radicular cyst

Question 20

A 12 year old presents with inflammation and interproximal attachment loss on her first molars and second premolars. What is your diagnosis?

Answer 20

Local aggressive periodontitis

Question 21

T/F: radiographs are part of the clinical periodontal exam

Answer 21

False

Question 22

T/F: HSV1 can effect the oral mucosa but Varicella Zoster can not.

Answer 22

false

Question 23

NPD (necrotizing periodontal disease) is characterized by what?

Answer 23

• bleeding in gentle touch
• “punched out” papilla
• generally presents a linear erythema

Question 24

pemphigus vulgaris is usually found in what age group?

Answer 24

typically seen in middle aged or eldery

Question 25

in teeth with progressive, plaque associated periodontal disease__________ trauma will enhance the rate of periodontal destruction

Answer 25

jiggling type | occlusal trauma

Question 26

The backbone of the plaque biofilm is made of what structure?

Answer 26

exoplysaccharides

Question 27

what is a risk marker?

Answer 27

A characteristic or factor that has the ability to predict individuals at high risk for disease, but is not likely to be part of the causal chain

Question 28

what % of teeth must be affected for periodontitis to be considered "localized"?

Answer 28

less than 30%

Question 29

T/F: In chronic periodontitis Th2 cells outnumber Th1 cell

Answer 29

true

Question 30

Auto-reactive ______ have been noted in cases of advanced periodontitis

Answer 30

B cells

Question 31

what bacteria are associated with periodontal abscesses?

Answer 31

- Tannerella forsythus - Fusobacterium nucleatum - Prevotella intermedia

Question 32

periapical cemental dysplasia is a reactive process of ________ tissue

Answer 32

hard

Question 33

NPD is a possible early sign of what systemic diseases?

Answer 33

- HIV - Leukemia - Tuberculosis