National Boards Dental Hygiene Exam questions and answers with complete solutions verified graded a++ latest update

National Boards Dental Hygiene Exam questions and answers with complete solutions verified graded a++ latest update Leave the first rating Terms in this set (514) Sharpey's fibers connect periosteum to bone What fibers of the PDL are the most prominent? Oblique fibers Stillman's cleft v shaped loss of gingiva. Due to bad flossing habits McCall's festoon innertube shaped swelling at the marginal gingiva Drug induced gingival hyperplasia Dilantin (Phenytoin) Procardia (Nifedipine) Cyclosporin (immunosuppressant) dihiscence loss of alveolar bone oval shaped root exposure apical to CEJ Fenestration a window-like opening in the bone covering the root of a tooth bordered by alveolar bone on the coronal aspect of the tooth. Bacteria shape present in early plaque formation cocci shaped, aerobic Bacteria shape in periodontal disease baccilli, anaerobic Bacteria shape present in NUG/NUP spirochetes periodontal bacteria in health aerobic, cocci, gram + Periodontal bacteria in diease anaerobic, baccilli, gram - Names of the bacteria that cause periodontal disease P. Gingivalis F. Nucletum T. Forsythia A. Actinomycetescomatins Bacteria responsible for NUG P. Gingivalis T. Dentacolo P. Intermedian Fusobactrium Bacteria responsible for caries S. Mutans Lactobacillus S. Sobrinus What bacteria is most commonly associated with aggressive periodontitis A. Actinomycetescomatins Is plankton plaque adherent or non adherent? non adherent how do endotoxins contribute to tissue destruction? Stimulate osteoclast periodontal disease apical migration of the junctional epithelium CAL measures attachment loss CEJ to base of pocket What instrument is best to detect a furcation Nabers Probe Suprabony pocket The pocket is located above the level of the bone, NOT visible on a radiograph. Infrabony pocket base of pocket is apical to crest of alveolar bone Does occlusal trauma cause periodontal disease No Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis HSV type 1 usually affects children younger than 6 Inflamed, enlarged marginal gingiva; gingival bleeding pin point vesicles - ulcers throughout the mouth and lips w/ sig pain Malise low grade fever sore throat, lymphadenopathy doesnt want to drink water Is a patient with down syndrome at a greater risk for caries No, but they are at an increased risk for perio How to treat NUG/NUP Tetracycline Can a periodontal abscess be a result of periodontal debridement yes