1-The gingivectomy incision should be beveled approximately at:
A. 30 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 60 degrees
D. 90 degrees
2-Following statement about periodontal dressings are true except:
A. It protect wound area from irritants such as hot/ spicy food
B. Enhances patient comfort
C. Helps to maintain the position of repositioned soft tissues
D. Doesn’t prevent formation of excessive granulation tissues.
3-The most important feature of periodontal disease in diabetic patients is:
A. Gingival bleeding.
B. Gingival recession.
C. Frequent periodontal abscess.
D. Gingival enlargement.
E. None of the above.
4- Nifedipine, an antihypertensive drug, is one of the most commonly used drug that
induced the enlargement in about:
A. 30% of the patients.
B. 20% of the patients.
C. 25-30% of the patients.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.
5- The time required for a recall visit for patients with multiple teeth in both arches is
approximately:
A. 15 min
B. 30 min
C. 45 min
D. 1 hour
E. 2 hours.
6-Kirkland and Orban's knives are used in:
A. Curettage.
B. Gingivectomy.
C. Root planning.
D. Scaling.
E. All of the above..
7- The chlorothymol in the Coe-Pak acts as:
A. Bactericidal
B. Fungicidal
C. Bacteriostatic
D. Fungiostatic
8- The gingivectomy incision apical to the pocket markings should be directed:
A. Base of gingival sulcus
B. Coronally
D. Crown of the tooth
C. All of the above
9- The first incision in gingivectomy procedure is made Imm below bleeding points. The
interproximal soft tissue is separated from the interdental periodontium by secondary
incision in gingivectomy.
a. First statement is true. Second statement is false
[Link] statement is false. Second statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false.
10- All of the following are indications of gingivectomy, except:
A. Shallow Suprabony pockets
B. Gingival enlargements
C. To examine of bone shape and morphology
D. To elimination suprabony periodontal abscesses
11- Successful ………………………… therapy will reduce gingival inflammation thereby
assessing the true gingival contour and pocket depth possible.
A-Phase I therapy
B- cause-related therapy
C-Hygienic therapy.
D- All of the above .
12- The effectiveness of the patient's home care which is of decisive importance for the short -
term prognosis must be properly evaluated; a lack of effective self-performed plaque control
will often mean that the patient should be excluded from surgical treatment.
a. First statement is true. Second statement is false
[Link] statement is false. Second statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false.
13-…………………….. procedure aimed at the excision of the soft tissue wall of a pathologic
periodontal pocket
A- Gingivactomy
B- Gingivoplasty
C- Flap surgery
D- Crown lengthening.
14- If swelling persists, enlarges, or is associated with increased pain after periodontal surgery
the patient should be instructed to take :
A- Amoxicillin (500 mg) should be taken every 8 hours for 1 week.
B- A- Amoxicillin (500 mg) should be taken every 8 hours for 2 week.
C- A- Amoxicillin (500 mg) should be taken every 6 hours for 1 week.
D- A- Amoxicillin (500 mg) should be taken every 6 hours for 2 week.
15- After the dressing is removed, it is usually not necessary to replace it. However, redressing
for an additional week is advised for the following types of patients except
A- Those with a high pain threshold.
B- who are particularly uncomfortable when the dressing is removed.
C- those with unusually sensitive root surfaces post-surgically.
D- those with an open wound.
16- Tooth mobility usually increases immediately after surgery. The mobility diminishes to the
pretreatment level by the fourth week.
a. First statement is true. Second statement is false
[Link] statement is false. Second statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false.
17- Rinsing with a chlorhexidine mouthwash or applying such a rinse topically with cotton-
tipped applicators is indicated for the:
A- the first few preoperative weeks.
B- the first few postoperative weeks.
C- For at least 4 weeks.
D- For at least 3 months.
18- For most healthy patients, a preoperative of ibuprofen is very effective for reducing
discomfort after periodontal surgery , a preoperative dose of ibuprofen is :
A- (200 to 400 mg) followed by one tablet every 8 hours for 24 to 48 hours.
B- (400 to 600mg) followed by one tablet every 8 hours for 24 to 48 hours
C- (250 to 400 mg) followed by one tablet every 8 hours for 24 to 48 hours.
D- (600 to 800 mg) followed by one tablet every 8 hours for 24 to 48 hours.
19- This type OF PACK may induce an allergic reaction:
A- Coe pack
B- Light cured pack
C- Non eugenol pack
D- Zinc-oxide eugenol pack.
20- The ……………………….. of periodontal treatment starts immediately after the
completion of phase I therapy.
A- phase II therapy.
B- maintenance phase.
C- Corrective phase
D- Surgical phase .
21-……………… is the probability that an individual will develop a specific disease in a given
period of time.
A- Risk
B- Risk factors.
C- Prognosis
D- determinants.
22- Smoking Is a well-established risk factor for periodontitis . former smokers respond
similarly to nonsmokers.
[Link] statement is true. Second statement is false
[Link] statement is false. Second statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false.
23-……………………….is one of the most significant health risks of modern society, and is
now recognized as a major health concern in both developed and developing countries.
A-Socioeconomic status (SES
B-Psychological factors
C-Obesity
D-Genetic factors.
24- The Systemic . Modifiable risk factors include all of the following except :
A-Diabetes mellitus
B-Medications.
C-Ethnicity
D-Socioeconomic status (SES) .
25-Aging is associated with an increased incidence of periodontal disease. when young person
was susceptible to have periodontal disease more than old person which was non susceptible,
then the age has no influence in this condition.
[Link] statement is true. Second statement is false
[Link] statement is false. Second statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false