Test Bank for Foundations of Periodontics for the
Dental Hygienist, 6th Edition by Jill S. Gehrig &
Daniel E. Shin | All Chapters | A+
What is the rationale for removing calculus?
Calculus acts as a mechanical irritant against the sulcular lining
3 multiple choice options
A new toothbrush removes 60% more plaque than a 3-month-old toothbrush.
False
1 multiple choice option
A patient has Gingivitis where the inflammatory infiltrate occupies from 5% to
10% of the connective tissue. This patient has which of the following Gingivitis
lesions?
None of the above
3 multiple choice options
,Which of the following is/are true regarding Aggressive Periodontitis?
The Generalized form shows a poor antibody response to the infecting agent
3 multiple choice options
Which Theory of Periodontal Disease Progression occurs when a patient has
tissue destruction that occurs at a definite period of time and then goes into
remission?
Asynchronous Multiple Burst
3 multiple choice options
A patient presents with benign gingival enlargement which is caused by moderate
hyperplasia of the epithelium with hyperkeratosis. Enlargement begins with
eruption of the primary teeth. The diagnosis for this patient is:
Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis
3 multiple choice options
Plaque reorganizes on the teeth and subgingivally within 24 hours.
True
1 multiple choice option
Which of the following is/are true regarding Chronic Periodontitis?
All of the above
3 multiple choice options
, What are features of the Established Lesion of Gingivitis?
There is increased destruction of collagen fibers
3 multiple choice options
How does the Gingiva of the Adult differ histologically from that of a Child?
Gingiva of a Child has a thicker Junctional Epithelium than that of an Adult
3 multiple choice options
Localized Aggressive Periodontitis is characterized by rapid and severe bone
loss on at least two permanent teeth, one of which is a first molar, and
involving no more that two teeth other than first molars and incisors.
True
1 multiple choice option
Hypophosphatasia is characterized by:
Decreased levels of serum alkaline phosphatase and increased levels of urinary
phosphoethanolamine
3 multiple choice options
Multiple tiny vesicles presenting on the perioral skin, vermillion border of the
lips and the oral mucosa that rupture into large, painful ulcerated areas is a
sign of:
Acute Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis
3 multiple choice options
Dental Hygienist, 6th Edition by Jill S. Gehrig &
Daniel E. Shin | All Chapters | A+
What is the rationale for removing calculus?
Calculus acts as a mechanical irritant against the sulcular lining
3 multiple choice options
A new toothbrush removes 60% more plaque than a 3-month-old toothbrush.
False
1 multiple choice option
A patient has Gingivitis where the inflammatory infiltrate occupies from 5% to
10% of the connective tissue. This patient has which of the following Gingivitis
lesions?
None of the above
3 multiple choice options
,Which of the following is/are true regarding Aggressive Periodontitis?
The Generalized form shows a poor antibody response to the infecting agent
3 multiple choice options
Which Theory of Periodontal Disease Progression occurs when a patient has
tissue destruction that occurs at a definite period of time and then goes into
remission?
Asynchronous Multiple Burst
3 multiple choice options
A patient presents with benign gingival enlargement which is caused by moderate
hyperplasia of the epithelium with hyperkeratosis. Enlargement begins with
eruption of the primary teeth. The diagnosis for this patient is:
Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis
3 multiple choice options
Plaque reorganizes on the teeth and subgingivally within 24 hours.
True
1 multiple choice option
Which of the following is/are true regarding Chronic Periodontitis?
All of the above
3 multiple choice options
, What are features of the Established Lesion of Gingivitis?
There is increased destruction of collagen fibers
3 multiple choice options
How does the Gingiva of the Adult differ histologically from that of a Child?
Gingiva of a Child has a thicker Junctional Epithelium than that of an Adult
3 multiple choice options
Localized Aggressive Periodontitis is characterized by rapid and severe bone
loss on at least two permanent teeth, one of which is a first molar, and
involving no more that two teeth other than first molars and incisors.
True
1 multiple choice option
Hypophosphatasia is characterized by:
Decreased levels of serum alkaline phosphatase and increased levels of urinary
phosphoethanolamine
3 multiple choice options
Multiple tiny vesicles presenting on the perioral skin, vermillion border of the
lips and the oral mucosa that rupture into large, painful ulcerated areas is a
sign of:
Acute Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis
3 multiple choice options
