Advanced Periodontics Exam & Mobility & Oral Irrigation Clinic II Practice Test

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• What is the purpose of barrier membranes in guided tissue regeneration for infrabony defects?
• Which factors are considered when evaluating a patient's periodontal prognosis (good, questionable, poor, hopeless)?
• Which statement best describes a pseudopocket?
• Class II furcation description?
• Testing for mobility without the metal instruments can be misleading because
• Class I fremitus is described as which level of tooth movement?
• Which is a prosthetic planning consideration for a patient with advanced periodontal disease?
• When is re-evaluation performed after completing SRP?
• The monitoring of periodontal health over time most relies on:
• Which statement best summarizes the goals of SRP?
• A blunt-tipped irrigating cannula attached to a syringe is an example of what?
• Which are examples of problem areas?
• What is the purpose of the plus sign on the crown when recording fremitus on a periodontal chart?
• Which growth factor product used in periodontal regeneration is derived from porcine enamel matrix?
• Which statement about attachment loss is true?
• What should be done at the end of SCRP to promote healing?
• The Micro-Mini Five Curet's design contributes to greater lateral pressure when scaling very deep and firm calculus by which combination?
• Which radiographic view is preferred for evaluating furcation involvement and bone loss patterns?
• Can solutions be mixed in water flossers?
• Why is the re-evaluation interval set at 4-8 weeks after SRP?
• Which statement is true about primary occlusal trauma?
• What is the attachment loss given a pocket depth of 4 mm and recession of 3 mm?
• What is a clinical sign of furcation involvement and how can it be detected?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of subgingival irrigation system?
• Area-Specific Curets are characterized by
• Which radiographic feature is most indicative of furcation involvement?
• To check fremitus, where is the examiner’s finger placed?
• Which statement best describes how antimicrobial agents in subgingival irrigation achieve effectiveness?
• Irrigation is defined as the targeted application of a steady stream of water or other irrigant for ______ purposes.
• Fremitus testing primarily evaluates tooth mobility; this is most closely related to which clinical finding?
• The statement about Class IV furcation is accurate?
• To perform fremitus, which is used?
• Which mobility grade corresponds to slight mobility?
• Which tip is described as being used in hard to reach areas and around dental implants or bridges?
• Which statement best distinguishes gingivitis from periodontitis?
• Which mobility grade corresponds to moderate mobility?
• Mandibular molars furcation area is accessible for probing from which surfaces?
• Fremitus is defined as what?
• In Hamp furcation classification, Hamp Class III furcation involvement is characterized by through-and-through involvement with furcation entrance that is not visible.
• When is immediate implant placement considered in a tooth missing due to periodontal disease?
• Which tooth group has trifurcation?
• Which instrument is recommended for testing mobility?
• The standard site for measuring attachment level is:
• In implant radiographic assessment, which practice is standard?
• At each SRP appointment, what should be assessed?
• In patients with special needs, which factor among the following is a consideration for periodontal therapy?
• Probing depth (PD) is defined as the distance from the gingival margin to the attachment level.
• Which component do water flossers have to hold the cleaning liquid?
• Why is antibiotic stewardship important in periodontics and when are antibiotics commonly indicated?
• Which of the following describes how peri-implant bone loss is assessed radiographically and clinically?
• How do systemic risk factors influence periodontal health?
• Which is the best indicator of damage to the periodontium?
• Which tip removes debris and loose biofilm from brackets, wires, and bands?
• How is tooth mobility measured and classified clinically?
• Root planing reduces residual inflammation after subgingival scaling by which mechanisms?
• Increased mobility can be a clinical sign of what from occlusion?
• What is the primary difference between enamel matrix derivatives (EMD) and bone grafts in periodontal regeneration?
• Which factor influences the prognosis of a tooth with periodontal involvement?
• What is the purpose of irrigation?
• Which mobility recording indicates slight mobility, greater than normal?
• Appt 2 SRP consists of
• Which is NOT part of the mobility testing procedure?
• Advanced area-specific curets are designed to access which features?
• Which is an indication for flap surgery in periodontal treatment?
• Which statement correctly describes Glickman Furcation Grade II involvement?
• Which factor most clearly undermines the effectiveness of subgingival irrigation by limiting how deeply the solution penetrates?
• What is the goal of subgingival irrigation?
• Which statement best contrasts nonsurgical periodontal therapy (SRP) and surgical therapy?
• What is regenerative flap design and what are common flap choices for osseous defects?
• How are implant surfaces evaluated regarding peri-implant bone loss?
• Which statement describes Hamp furcation Class IV involvement?
• Periodontal files can be used to remove gross calculus on patients who have contraindications to Cavitron.
• advanced instruments to use during SRP
• Are all stroke types permissible during SCRP?
• Which tip is used for subgingival irrigation with a soft rubber tip?
• Mobility beyond normal is described as?
• The Five Curet differs from a standard curet by which feature?
• Which adverse effect is associated with chlorhexidine mouth rinse?
• In water flossing, what is the regular brush head used for?
• What is the significance of biologic width and how does it influence crown lengthening and restorative decisions?
• The Mini Five Curet aids adaptation to curved root features due to what blade feature?
• Apply the blunt ends to opposite sides of a tooth and rock the tooth to test horizontal mobility.
• What does conducting multiple appointments allow for during SRP in advanced cases?
• Which tip delivers a steady flow of irrigant?
• For periodontitis stages III and IV, how many appointments are typically required?
• Which of the following is NOT a furcation access surface for maxillary molars?
• Which statement best describes maintenance for regenerative procedures in infrabony defects?
• What technique helps ensure complete coverage of all root surfaces during instrumentation?
• Which statement best defines Class III fremitus?
• Can residual calculus from previously treated quadrants be removed in subsequent visits?
• How is gingival recession assessed and what are typical root-coverage success criteria?
• Which is a key disadvantage of non-resorbable membranes in guided tissue regeneration?
• If fremitus is observed only as movement when a patient bites, this corresponds to which class?
• What interval is commonly used between multiple SRP sessions?
• A standardized finger rest pressure contributes increased
• After a subgingival irrigation session, what should be documented?
• Postoperative BWX is used to assess
• What are basic occlusal principles relevant to periodontal health and how are discrepancies managed?
• In periodontal therapy, what is the difference between a desensitization procedure and root coverage?
• For implant maintenance and orthodontic patients, which combination is commonly recommended over floss?
• Which surfaces are used to test vertical mobility?
• Which statement describes Class III furcation on mandibular molars?
• Which flap design is commonly used to expose osseous defects while preserving soft tissue and blood supply, often used in regenerative procedures?
• What is shown to remove supragingival interproximal biofilm and reduce gingival inflammation and remove food debris?
• What is a key additional benefit of a connective tissue graft for root coverage besides root coverage?
• Which is the initial step in the procedure for mobility determination?
• Which tip is specifically designed for use around brackets, wires, and bands?
• Irrigation can be used by the patient at home for self-care or in the office to prevent infection.
• Teeth have a slight normal mobility because of which structure?
• Which option best describes the coronally advanced flap as a root coverage procedure?
• Which statement best describes the difference between osseous resection and osseous replacement procedures?
• Who performs professional subgingival irrigation?
• Class II furcation description?
• What clinical role does Miller mobility classification play?
• The primary objective of SRP is to
• Which statement correctly differentiates peri-implant mucositis from peri-implantitis?
• Are periodontal files used supra- and subgingivally?
• What maintenance interval is commonly recommended for high-risk patients after supportive periodontal therapy?
• Which task is NOT a typical use of the periodontal probe?
• Which is a primary outcome expected from SRP?
• Keep both instrument ends on the tooth as pressure is applied first from ______
• Which parameter best indicates progression from gingivitis to periodontitis?
• How would you manage a patient with active periodontal infection and a failing implant?
• In functional crown lengthening, what is the key consideration?
• Subgingival irrigation is performed in-office to treat which of the following?
• Which instrument is described as the most effective for periodontal SRP?
• Which statement best reflects the versatility of stroke types in SCRP?
• Which of the following is a subgingival irrigant solution?
• Problem areas are defined as which type of areas?
• Which parameters are commonly monitored to assess treatment response in periodontal therapy over time?
• Which furcation class is characterized by a through-and-through furcation that is not visible clinically?
• If the gingival margin is level with the CEJ, attachment loss equals which of the following?
• Clinical attachment level (CAL) is defined as the distance from the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) to the base of the periodontal pocket. If probing depth is 5 mm and the gingival margin is 2 mm coronal to the CEJ, CAL is:
• Class I furcation description?
• Maxillary 1st premolar furcation area is accessible from which surfaces? under contact area.
• Which is a potential limitation of root-coverage procedures?
• Maxillary molars access for probing is from which surfaces?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible water-flosser solution?
• Which local factors contribute to periodontal disease progression and how are they managed?
• Advanced area-specific curets are used for which conditions on root surfaces?
• What type of strokes are recommended for root planing during SRP?
• Where on the tooth is fremitus recorded on a periodontal chart?
• What are the key considerations for maintenance therapy in patients with implants and a history of periodontitis?
• Which factors should be considered when planning implant replacement after healing in a patient with infection?
• The Mini Five Curet is characterized by which blade feature?
• In periodontal mobility assessment, movement from one tooth to an adjacent tooth is described as occurring in a ______ order.
• Which clinical measurements are commonly used to assess periodontal health and what do they indicate?
• When should probing be performed on patients?
• Which mobility recording indicates severe mobility, moves vertically and is depressible in the tooth socket?
• How do you differentiate horizontal from vertical bone loss on radiographs and how does this correlate with clinical findings?
• Universal curets are designed for
• An antimicrobial agent used in subgingival irrigation would need to be retained in the pocket and released slowly to interfere with what process?
• Appt 1 SRP consists of
• In Class III furcation description of maxillary molars, which statement describes the path of the probe?
• What is recommended over floss for implant maintenance and patients in orthodontics?
• Stabilize the head because motion of the head or cheek can interfere with accurate evaluation.
• The Micro-Mini Five Curet has which combination of shank and blade features?
• What do you primarily look for at re-evaluations?
• Which statement about periodontal files is true?
• In a stepwise SRP approach, which quadrant is typically treated first?
• Given pocket depth 4 mm and recession 3 mm, what is the attachment loss?
• The current state of research on subgingival irrigation with or without antimicrobials for periodontal disease is…
• Which statement best defines Class II fremitus?
• After SRP, the recommended time frame for reevaluation is
• Which scenario is least favorable for regenerative graft success in osseous defects?
• In guided tissue regeneration (GTR), what is the primary role of a barrier membrane and what is a key difference between resorbable and non-resorbable membranes?
• Fremitus is usually performed on which teeth?
• What is the function of a tongue cleaner?
• Which of the following is a commonly used subgingival irrigant?
• Which outcome is listed among the goals of SRP with respect to pocket bacteria?
• Which component of the periodontal evaluation is primarily used to assess stability and support of teeth and implants?
• Attachment loss is measured from which to which?
• Which of the following is a contraindication to therapeutic oral irrigation?
• Test vertical mobility by applying pressure with one of the mirror handles to the occlusal or incisal surface.
• What is evaluated at the 4-8 weeks follow-up appointment?
• Which systemic factor is a known risk factor for periodontal disease?
• True or False: Listerine and water can be used at home.
• How do systemic antibiotics fit into periodontal therapy guidelines?
• A pseudopocket results in a pocket depth measurement that does not reflect:
• Which statement correctly describes secondary occlusal trauma?
• Which statement describes a necessary pharmacokinetic feature for a subgingival antimicrobial to be effective?
• After using periodontal files, what should be done?
• What may impede the depth of solution penetration during subgingival irrigation?
• Which furcation class has an entrance to the furcation visible clinically due to tissue recession?
• What is the goal of esthetic crown lengthening?
• Not recommended due to flexibility in mobility testing refers to which of the following?
• Which parameter is essential when monitoring implants for peri-implant disease?
• What is the most helpful information in determining the severity of a patient’s periodontitis?
• In Class III furcation description of mandibular molars, which statement describes the path of the probe?
• Which index is a primary diagnostic index used to monitor periodontitis progression and treatment outcomes?
• Which graft uses tissue from adjacent gingiva to cover recession?
• Re-evaluation includes checking BOP
• In periodontics, local antibiotics are most beneficial in which scenario?
• Which systemic antibiotic regimen is commonly used as an adjunct to SRP?
• Which factor is most predictive of prognosis due to maintenance issues?
• What is the mechanism and evidence for local delivery antibiotics in periodontics?
• Which regenerative approach uses barrier membranes to exclude epithelium in infrabony defects?
• Activation of periodontal files is best described as what?
• Which statement best describes chlorhexidine mouthrinse compared with essential oils mouthwash?
• Teeth with three roots are described as?
• Which statement about splinting in periodontics is correct?
• Which statement best differentiates Class IV furcation from Class III?
• What is a typical maintenance priority for implants in patients with a history of periodontitis?
• For Class III furcation description on mandibular molars, the furcation is between which roots?
• SRP stands for which dental procedure?
• Which instrument is commonly used to crush heavy calculus and remove burnished calculus?
• Which surfaces provide furcation access for mandibular molars?
• Which mobility recording indicates severe mobility, moves vertically and is depressible?
• Class I fremitus describes which level of movement?
• Attachment loss shows progression of disease over time because it:
• If the gingival margin is level with the CEJ, what is true about attachment loss and pocket depth?
• Which statement about home irrigation is true?
• What are the critical components of a comprehensive periodontal exam?
• What symbol is used on a periodontal chart to record fremitus, and where is it placed?
• Class I furcation description?
• In stage I and II periodontitis, how many quadrants on the same side can be completed in a single appointment?
• Which statement best describes the standard jet tip?
• Which option best describes the targeted factor addressed by root planing to reduce inflammation?
• Appt 3 (4-8 weeks later)
• Which solutions can be used in water flossers?
• Which statement describes Class III furcation on maxillary molars?
• Teeth with two roots have what type of furcation?
• What is the role of growth factors in periodontal regeneration and give examples?
• Which instrument is designed to improve access to pocket depths beyond 5 mm due to its longer terminal shank?
• For Class III furcation description on maxillary molars, which roots form the furcation path and which root is touched?
• Which factors influence the success of root coverage procedures?
• Which mobility grade corresponds to normal mobility?
• What instrument is used to examine furcation involvement?
• Can a cavitron be used during SCRP?
• The teeth may be dried with ____ or ____ to prevent slipping of the instrument or finger.
• When is a root coverage procedure indicated, and what are common limitations?
• Which procedure involves harvesting tissue from the palate to increase keratinized tissue at the recession site?
• What instrument is used to evaluate the smoothness of a root surface?
• Which instrument is best suited for fine scaling and root planning in targeted areas?
• Horizontal mobility refers to which type of movement?
• Universal curets are ideal for removing
• Which of the following is NOT a criterion for selecting regenerative therapy in infrabony defects?
• Attachment loss is extremely