Question 1

The specific plaque hypothesis attributes periodontal diseases to specific,although NOT known,bacteria.It also states that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true.
B)  Both statements are false.
C)  First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)  First statement is false,second statement is true.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

A diagnosis of gingivitis implies that junctional epithelium has migrated apically,but is still on the enamel or cementoenamel junction.A diagnosis of periodontitis implies that junctional epithelium has migrated apically 2,3,or more millimeters.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true.
B)  Both statements are false.
C)  First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)  First statement is false,second statement is true.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of aggressive periodontitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amount of deposit inconsistent with severity of disease
B)  Destruction to permanent first molars and incisors
C)  Associated with the bacterial species AA
D)  None of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Gingival crevicular fluid is an exudate.It contains many cells and proteins.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true.
B)  Both statements are false.
C)  First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)  First statement is false,second statement is true.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 5

How many different species of bacteria are estimated to inhabit the oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  100-200
B)  100-300
C)  300-500
D)  400-500E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

All periodontitis is preceded by gingivitis.All gingivitis progresses to periodontitis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true.
B)  Both statements are false.
C)  First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)  First statement is false,second statement is true.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D) C

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a function of gingival crevicular fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clears bacteria from sulcus
B)  Vehicle for leukocytes
C)  First line of defense against periodontal pathogens
D)  Indicator of healthy sulcusE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The nonspecific plaque hypothesis relates periodontal disease to the amount of plaque present.It states that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true.
B)  Both statements are false.
C)  First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)  First statement is false,second statement is true.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

For each millimeter of apical migration of sulcular epithelial attachment,there is also one millimeter of periodontal fibers lost.This migration of junctional epithelium and clinical attachment loss is the hallmark sign for diagnosing periodontitis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true.
B)  Both statements are false.
C)  First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)  First statement is false,second statement is true.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D) A

Question 10

Which of the following microbial species appear to be associated with chronic periodontitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans
B)  Porphyromonas gingivalis
C)  Prevotella intermedia
D)  All of the aboveE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 6: Periodontal Diseases

The specific plaque hypothesis attributes periodontal diseases to specific,although NOT known,bacteria.It also states that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal disease.

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A diagnosis of gingivitis implies that junctional epithelium has migrated apically,but is still on the enamel or cementoenamel junction.A diagnosis of periodontitis implies that junctional epithelium has migrated apically 2,3,or more millimeters.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of aggressive periodontitis?

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Gingival crevicular fluid is an exudate.It contains many cells and proteins.

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How many different species of bacteria are estimated to inhabit the oral cavity?

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All periodontitis is preceded by gingivitis.All gingivitis progresses to periodontitis.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of gingival crevicular fluid?

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The nonspecific plaque hypothesis relates periodontal disease to the amount of plaque present.It states that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal disease.

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For each millimeter of apical migration of sulcular epithelial attachment,there is also one millimeter of periodontal fibers lost.This migration of junctional epithelium and clinical attachment loss is the hallmark sign for diagnosing periodontitis.

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Which of the following microbial species appear to be associated with chronic periodontitis?

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Exam 6: Periodontal Diseases

The specific plaque hypothesis attributes periodontal diseases to specific,although NOT known,bacteria.It also states that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal disease.

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A diagnosis of gingivitis implies that junctional epithelium has migrated apically,but is still on the enamel or cementoenamel junction.A diagnosis of periodontitis implies that junctional epithelium has migrated apically 2,3,or more millimeters.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of aggressive periodontitis?

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Gingival crevicular fluid is an exudate.It contains many cells and proteins.

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How many different species of bacteria are estimated to inhabit the oral cavity?

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All periodontitis is preceded by gingivitis.All gingivitis progresses to periodontitis.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of gingival crevicular fluid?

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The nonspecific plaque hypothesis relates periodontal disease to the amount of plaque present.It states that all individuals are equally susceptible to periodontal disease.

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For each millimeter of apical migration of sulcular epithelial attachment,there is also one millimeter of periodontal fibers lost.This migration of junctional epithelium and clinical attachment loss is the hallmark sign for diagnosing periodontitis.

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Which of the following microbial species appear to be associated with chronic periodontitis?

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