FUN with Periodontics

The function of the periodontal ligament includes:

     A line that divides the keratinized gingiva from the alveolar mucosa.

Biochemical mediators are a complex series of protein circulation in the blood that facilitates phagocytosis.

Non-keratinized tissue without rete pegs/ridges would be found where?

In Socransky's microbial complexes Green indicates:

Which of the following cells is the most prevelant in connective tissue and perio ligament?

Which area of the periodontium might be removed from years of aggressive scraping instrumenting

  What medication does NOT cause gingival hyperplasia?

  The pathologic process affecting the periodontium, most often gingivitis and periodontitis is

Epithelium meets connective tissue creating a wavy junction. This is called epithelial ridges.

Components of the immune system involve all of the following except:

What stage of gingivitis do clinical signs appear along with an increase in crevicular fluid and collagen destruction?

     The interdental gingiva consists of how many papillae that are connected by the col?

   The gingival margin forms from the sulcus which is keratinized with no rete pegs present.

Tissue that lines the gingival sulcus and is non-keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium is

Epithelium becomes thin and fragile with age causing and increase in resiliency.

Disuse atrophy or lack of functional stimulation can cause bone loss.

Vertical bone loss is the most common bone loss in periodontitis

Inflammation of the gingival margin, papilla, and attached gingiva is called:

Which of the following is the first bacteria in bacterial plaque formation?

     A keratinized area from the free gingival groove to the mucogingival junction.

In Socransky's Microbial Complex the color RED indicates

Anaerobic bacteria require oxygen. Aerobic bacteria thrive in an environment lacking oxygen.

In Socransky's microbial complexes the colors blue, purple and yellow indicate:

In acute gingivitis, which is the first inflammatory cell to respond?

A healthy sulcus has only a slight flow of gingival crevicular fluid.

The way the body responds to periodontal pathogens is known as the

  What covers the outer surface of the gingiva?

  In gingivitis, the crest of the alveolar bone is located:

In stage I or initial lesion of gingivitis there are no clinical signs visible.

All are true of oral or outer epithelium except one, which is the exception?

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Which of the following bacteria are strong etiologic factors in periodontitis?

The primary function of epithelium is nutritive.

Bacteroids intermedius is found in high numbers in:

Raised white lesions with a lacy appearance with intermittent pain might be:

The gingiva, cementum, periodontal ligament, and bone are tissues that invest and support the teeth of the periodontium.

How far is the alveolar crest of bone located from the CEJ of the teeth in health?

In health, the gingival margin is located where?

  Bone loss that results from a lack of functional stimulation.

Which of the following tissues covers the alveolar process & holds tissue against the tooth.

The body's own immune response is responsible for most of the breakdown in periodontal disease

Bone loss that results from a lack of function is called?

Which of the following is associated with keratinized masticatory mucosa?

     This part of the gingiva occupies the interproximal space.

    What is the definition of a pitted orange peel appearance, rete pegs give this appearance

When the crest of the marginal gingiva is apical to the CEJ cementum is clinically visible.

What is a key feature of linear gingival erythema?

Tissues of the periodontium include:

Sharpey's fibers are collagen fibers

The following is responsible for tissue destruction in periodontitis and plays a role in the inflammatory response.

Which of the following are considered rapid responders and provide the first line of defense:

   There are three types of cementum.

Collagenous tissue contributes what trait to the gingival tissues?

The intermittent disease progression theory (current perspective) suggests:

Alveolar bone proper is a thin layer of bone surrounding the root, gives attachment to the PDL.

Tissue that provides a seal around the cervical (neck) of the tooth is Periodontal Ligament

1.      Periodontology is described as

 A tooth root denuded of bone with root surfaces covered by periosteum and overlying gingiva. Known as a "window."

The etiology of recession includes faulty tooth brushing and dentinal hypersensitivity.

In stage IV of the progression of perio disease you will see all of the following except:

When does formation of the acquired or salivary pellicle begin?

Spirochetes, Fusiform bacillus and Bacteroids Intermedius would be seen in:

In Socransky's microbial complexes the colors orange and red indicate

Saliva and crevicular fluid are the same. An increase in crevicular fluid indicates disease.