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TCDHA PERIODONTICS NEWEST ACTUAL
MIDTERM EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS] RATED A
GRADE A+ 2025/2026
Leukemia-Associated Gingivitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>An exaggerated inflammatory response to
plaque resulting in increased bleeding and tissue enlargement
Pyogenic Granuloma - CORRECT ANSWER>>pregnancy related mushroom-like growth, not
cancerous or painful. usually regresses after giving birth
Diabetes-Associated Gingivitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>inflammatory response of the gingiva to
plaque aggravated by poorly controlled blood glucose levels
Medications Most Commonly Associated With Gingival Enlargement? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Anticonvulsants, Calcium channel blockers, Immunosuppressants
Meticulous plaque control - CORRECT ANSWER>>can reduce but will not eliminate gingival
overgrowth.
Ascorbic Acid-Deficiency Gingivitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>An inflammatory response to dental
plaque aggravated by chronically low ascorbic acid (vitamin C) levels
Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER>>initial oral infection with the herpes
simplex type-1 virus (HSV-1). form PAINFUL ulcers
Erythema Multiforme - CORRECT ANSWER>>May be due to allergic reaction or infection.
Lichen Planus - CORRECT ANSWER>>Disease of the skin and mucous membranes. Characterized
by an itchy, swollen rash on the skin or in the mouth
Linear Gingival Erythema - CORRECT ANSWER>>manifestation of immunosuppression. Does not
respond well to improved oral self-care or professional therapy.
, two flavor additives known to cause allergic reactions of the gingiva? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Cinnamon and carvone
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Acute gingivitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>short duration; resolves upon professional and good
selfcare.
Chronic gingivitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>may exist for years without ever progressing to
periodontitis; resolves upon professional and good self-care
peri-implant gingivitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>inflammatory conditions affecting the soft and
hard gum tissues around dental implants
Plaque-Induced Gingival diseases - CORRECT ANSWER>>periodontal diseases involving
inflammation of the gingiva in response to dental plaque
is plaque induced gingival disease reversible? - CORRECT ANSWER>>yes, with good patient
selfcare
plaque-induced gingival disease radiographs? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Reveal no changes in
height or character of the bone
Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors? - CORRECT ANSWER>>plaque initiates the
disease and then specific systemic factors found in the host modify the disease process.
Example: puberty, pregnancy, diabetes, leukemia
Gingival diseases modified by medications-Gingival Enlargement - CORRECT ANSWER>>Onset
within 3 months, higher prevalence in children, gingiva on anterior sextants most commonly
affected. first observed at the interdental papilla.
Non-Plaque-Induced Gingival lesions - CORRECT ANSWER>>manifestation of
immunosuppression. Does not respond well to improved oral self-care or professional therapy
Chronic periodontitis Signs and symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER>>Pain usually is NOT a
symptom. Clinical appearance is NOT a reliable indicator of the presence or severity of chronic
periodontitis
Chronic periodontitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>most common form, Irreversible loss of attachment
TCDHA PERIODONTICS NEWEST ACTUAL
MIDTERM EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS] RATED A
GRADE A+ 2025/2026
Leukemia-Associated Gingivitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>An exaggerated inflammatory response to
plaque resulting in increased bleeding and tissue enlargement
Pyogenic Granuloma - CORRECT ANSWER>>pregnancy related mushroom-like growth, not
cancerous or painful. usually regresses after giving birth
Diabetes-Associated Gingivitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>inflammatory response of the gingiva to
plaque aggravated by poorly controlled blood glucose levels
Medications Most Commonly Associated With Gingival Enlargement? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Anticonvulsants, Calcium channel blockers, Immunosuppressants
Meticulous plaque control - CORRECT ANSWER>>can reduce but will not eliminate gingival
overgrowth.
Ascorbic Acid-Deficiency Gingivitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>An inflammatory response to dental
plaque aggravated by chronically low ascorbic acid (vitamin C) levels
Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER>>initial oral infection with the herpes
simplex type-1 virus (HSV-1). form PAINFUL ulcers
Erythema Multiforme - CORRECT ANSWER>>May be due to allergic reaction or infection.
Lichen Planus - CORRECT ANSWER>>Disease of the skin and mucous membranes. Characterized
by an itchy, swollen rash on the skin or in the mouth
Linear Gingival Erythema - CORRECT ANSWER>>manifestation of immunosuppression. Does not
respond well to improved oral self-care or professional therapy.
, two flavor additives known to cause allergic reactions of the gingiva? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Cinnamon and carvone
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Acute gingivitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>short duration; resolves upon professional and good
selfcare.
Chronic gingivitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>may exist for years without ever progressing to
periodontitis; resolves upon professional and good self-care
peri-implant gingivitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>inflammatory conditions affecting the soft and
hard gum tissues around dental implants
Plaque-Induced Gingival diseases - CORRECT ANSWER>>periodontal diseases involving
inflammation of the gingiva in response to dental plaque
is plaque induced gingival disease reversible? - CORRECT ANSWER>>yes, with good patient
selfcare
plaque-induced gingival disease radiographs? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Reveal no changes in
height or character of the bone
Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors? - CORRECT ANSWER>>plaque initiates the
disease and then specific systemic factors found in the host modify the disease process.
Example: puberty, pregnancy, diabetes, leukemia
Gingival diseases modified by medications-Gingival Enlargement - CORRECT ANSWER>>Onset
within 3 months, higher prevalence in children, gingiva on anterior sextants most commonly
affected. first observed at the interdental papilla.
Non-Plaque-Induced Gingival lesions - CORRECT ANSWER>>manifestation of
immunosuppression. Does not respond well to improved oral self-care or professional therapy
Chronic periodontitis Signs and symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER>>Pain usually is NOT a
symptom. Clinical appearance is NOT a reliable indicator of the presence or severity of chronic
periodontitis
Chronic periodontitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>most common form, Irreversible loss of attachment
