TCDHA PERIODONTICS MIDTERM EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ poorly controlled diabetes. Answer: 3 times more likely to develop
periodontitis
-rapid recurrence of deep pockets
-reduced salivary flow
-multiple periodontal abscess formation
-cheilosis
-burning mouth/tongue
◉ linear gingival erythema. Answer: LGE
-2-3mm marginal band of intense erythema- in free gingiva
-intensity of inflammation is exaggerated in relation to amount of
plaque biofilm
-does not affect clinical attachment levels/ alveolar bone levels
◉ Periodontal and Oral Manifestations of HIV Infection. Answer:
Hairy Leukoplakia
Candidiasis
Herpes labialis
,Herpes zoster
Recurrent aphthous ulcers
Kaposi sarcoma
Linear Gingival Erythema
◉ AIDS. Answer: communicable disease caused by the HIV virus
-Has a profound effect on cellular immunity
-HIV+ individual-higher periodontal attachment loss.
◉ Down syndrome and periodontitis. Answer: Children often
develop rapidly progressive periodontitis.
Substantial plaque biofilm formation.
Periodontal pathogens colonize gingival tissues in early childhood
years-lead to loss of permanent anterior teeth.
◉ leukaemia- signs in gingiva. Answer: - Swollen, glazed, spongy
tissues
- Red to deep purple in color
-gingival enlargement
, ◉ effects of oral medications. Answer: - Alteration of plaque biofilm
composition or pH
- Effect on salivary flow
- Effect on gingival tissues
◉ neuropenia. Answer: deficiency of neutrophils in the blood-
increased susceptibility for infection
patients= immunocompromised- need medical clearance
◉ what happens during puberty?. Answer: increase in hormones
- increased blood circulation to gingival tissues
- increased sensitivity to local irritants- plaque
◉ what happens to the gingiva during pregnancy?. Answer:
inflammation increases even in the presence of small amounts of
plaque
◉ gingival overgrowth. Answer: begins in the interdental papillae
area
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ poorly controlled diabetes. Answer: 3 times more likely to develop
periodontitis
-rapid recurrence of deep pockets
-reduced salivary flow
-multiple periodontal abscess formation
-cheilosis
-burning mouth/tongue
◉ linear gingival erythema. Answer: LGE
-2-3mm marginal band of intense erythema- in free gingiva
-intensity of inflammation is exaggerated in relation to amount of
plaque biofilm
-does not affect clinical attachment levels/ alveolar bone levels
◉ Periodontal and Oral Manifestations of HIV Infection. Answer:
Hairy Leukoplakia
Candidiasis
Herpes labialis
,Herpes zoster
Recurrent aphthous ulcers
Kaposi sarcoma
Linear Gingival Erythema
◉ AIDS. Answer: communicable disease caused by the HIV virus
-Has a profound effect on cellular immunity
-HIV+ individual-higher periodontal attachment loss.
◉ Down syndrome and periodontitis. Answer: Children often
develop rapidly progressive periodontitis.
Substantial plaque biofilm formation.
Periodontal pathogens colonize gingival tissues in early childhood
years-lead to loss of permanent anterior teeth.
◉ leukaemia- signs in gingiva. Answer: - Swollen, glazed, spongy
tissues
- Red to deep purple in color
-gingival enlargement
, ◉ effects of oral medications. Answer: - Alteration of plaque biofilm
composition or pH
- Effect on salivary flow
- Effect on gingival tissues
◉ neuropenia. Answer: deficiency of neutrophils in the blood-
increased susceptibility for infection
patients= immunocompromised- need medical clearance
◉ what happens during puberty?. Answer: increase in hormones
- increased blood circulation to gingival tissues
- increased sensitivity to local irritants- plaque
◉ what happens to the gingiva during pregnancy?. Answer:
inflammation increases even in the presence of small amounts of
plaque
◉ gingival overgrowth. Answer: begins in the interdental papillae
area
