Periodontics Flashcards
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What are the 4 components of the Periodontium?
***BOARDS***
Alveolar bone, PDL, Cementum and Gingiva

______ is generally considered the initiating factor in periodontal disease.
***BOARDS***
Microbial plaque

Discuss Periodontal Disease in regards to each of the following:
- What is the initiating factor in periodontal disease? ***BOARDS***
- Periodontal health = ?
- Gingivitis = ?
- Periodontitis = ?

What is the Pathogenesis in regards to Periodontal Disease? (3)

Occlusal wear from functioning contacts with opposing teeth is referred to as:
A. Erosion
B. Abrasion
C. Attrition
D. Abfraction
E. Hypersensitivity
***BOARDS 4 SURE***
C. Attrition
Attrition = tooth-tooth
Abrasion = tooth-crown

Loss of tooth structure by mechanical wear is referred to as:
A. Erosion
B. Abrasion
C. Attrition
D. Abfraction
E. Hypersensitivity
***BOARDS 4 SURE***
B. Abrasion
Attrition = tooth-tooth
Abrasion = crown-tooth

Which of the following is a result of exposure of dentinal tubules in root surfaces?
A. Erosion
B. Abrasion
C. Attrition
D. Abfraction
E. Hypersensitivity
***BOARDS 4 SURE***
E. Hypersensitivity

Which of the following is caused by acidic foods/beverages or gastric acid?
A. Erosion
B. Abrasion
C. Attrition
D. Abfraction
E. Hypersensitivity
***BOARDS 4 SURE***
A. Erosion

Loss of tooth structure in cervical areas due to tooth flexure is referred to as:
A. Erosion
B. Abrasion
C. Attrition
D. Abfraction
E. Hypersensitivity
***BOARDS 4 SURE***
D. Abfraction

Which of the following is measured from CEJ to the base of the pocket?
A. Probing pocket depth (PPD)
B. Clinical attachment loss (CAL)
C. Bleeding on probing (BOP)
B. Clinical attachment loss (CAL)

Which of the following is measured from the gingival margin to the base of the pocket?
A. Probing pocket depth (PPD)
B. Clinical attachment loss (CAL)
C. Bleeding on probing (BOP)
A. Probing pocket depth (PPD)

Which of the following is the best measure of inflammation in periodontal tissue?
A. Probing pocket depth (PPD)
B. Clinical attachment loss (CAL)
C. Bleeding on probing (BOP)
C. Bleeding on probing (BOP)

If the Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) is 4mm and there is 2mm of recession, what is the clinical attachment loss?
If the Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) is 6mm and there is 0mm of recession, what is the clinical attachment loss?
If the Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) is 9mm and there is there 3mm of gingiva above the CEJ, what is the clinical attachment loss?

Discuss Periodontal Exam in regards to each of the following:
- Gingival recession = ?
- Alveolar bone loss = ?
- Suppuration = ?
- Mobility = ?
- Furcation = ?

Review the Oral Exam slide in regards to each of the following:
- Home care = ?
- Inflammation = ?
- Destruction of periodontal tissues = ?

What does the Miller Classification classify?
Mobility
Miller = Mobility
Which of the following Miller classifications would be given if there is moderately more than normal mobility (1mm or less)?
A. Class 0
B. Class 1
C. Class 2
D. Class 3
C. Class 2

A tooth with a mobility greater than 1mm and can be vertically depressed in socket is which of the following Miller Classifications?
A. Class 0
B. Class 1
C. Class 2
D. Class 3
D. Class 3

Discuss Furcation in regards to each of the following:
- Furcation = ?
- Furcation involvement = ?
- What are the 4 factors that can predispose a tooth to Furcation involvement?

What does Hamp Classification determine the level of?
Furcation

What instrument is used to measure Furcation?
Nabers probe

Which of the following Hamp classifications is associated with horizontal Furcation involvement (less than 3mm)?
A. Class 0
B. Class 1
C. Class 2
D. Class 3
B. Class 1

Which of the following Hamp classifications is associated with horizontal Furcation involvement > 3mm (greater than 3mm)?
A. Class 0
B. Class 1
C. Class 2
D. Class 3
C. Class 2

Which of the following Hamp classifications is associated with through-and-through Furcation involvement?
A. Class 0
B. Class 1
C. Class 2
D. Class 3
D. Class 3















































































































































































