Quiz 7 (ADVANCED) | Periodontics

#1. Which of the following may be adverse effects caused by CHX containing mouth rinse?

Dysgeusia and swelling of parotid glands

Allergic reaction and severe headache

Vertigo and skin rash/ulcerations

Gingival hyperplasia and reduced calculus formation

#2. Which statement is NOT CORRECT regarding essential oils (Listerine)?

It may be used as adjunct to mechanical plaque control

It is a reliable alternative to chlorhexidine (CHX)

It can be used for reduction of gingival inflammation and halitosis

It can cause greater tooth discoloration than chlorhexidine (CHX)

#3. Which of the following may be contraindications for use of alcohol-containing essential oil based mouth rinse (Listerine)?

Dry mouth and erythema exudativum multiforme

Plaque -induced gingivitis and atherosclerosis

Rheumatoid arthritis and plaque-induced gingival enlargement

Diabetes mellitus and halitosis

#4. What are we aiming to remove during subgingival debridement?

Subgingival biofilm, subgingival calculus and granulation tissue

Subgingival biofilm, subgingival calculus and necrotic cementum

Subgingival biofilm, necrotic cementum and junctional epithelium

None of above

#5. Which of the following might cause patient to present with bleeding gums (gingiva) during regular oral self-care (toothbrushing or ID cleaning with floss/ID brush)?

Bleeding disorders (Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura)

Medications (Warfarin, Heparin, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban)

Systemic conditions (hormonal changes during pregnancy and puberty, Diabetes mellitus, Leukaemia, vitamin C and/or vitamin K deficiency)

A, B and C are correct

Only A and C are correct

#6. What effects can smoking have on the periodontium and on oral cavity?

Smoking has been identified as a risk factor for periodontitis.

The number of cigarettes and an individual smokes per day and the number of years an individual has been smoking are two important parameters associated with the degree of attachment loss.

Smoking reduces risk for oral dysplastic lesions (e.g. erythematous leucoplakia) and certain types of oral and oropharyngeal cancers such as oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

1 and 2 are correct

1, 2 and 3 are correct

#7. What are the differences between universal and specialised (Gracey’s) curettes?

Universal curette has shorter terminal shank and face of working end at angle of 90 degrees

Universal curette has longer terminal shank and face of the working end at angle of 70 degrees

Universal curette has semi-circular cross section and rounded toe

Universal curette can be used on all teeth/surfaces

1 and 4 are correct

#8. What is indication for use of Gracey’s curettes?

Gracey’s curettes are used for supragingival and subgingival debridement of all affected teeth

Gracey’s curettes are used for subgingival debridement of shallow pockets PD<5mm

Gracey’s curettes are used for subgingival debridement of deep pockets PD>5mm

Gracey’s curettes are used for supragingival debridement of posterior teeth

#9. What is indication for use of Gracey’s curette #11/12?

Gracey’s curettes #11/12 is used for subgingival debridement of all affected teeth

Gracey’s curettes #11/12 is used for subgingival debridement of canines and molars

Gracey’s curettes #11/12 is used for subgingival debridement of mesial surfaces of posterior teeth

Gracey’s curettes #11/12 is used for subgingival debridement of distal surfaces of posterior teeth

#10. Which extraoral finger rest technique (fulcrum) may be used while debriding mesio-palatal surface of 26 (right-handed operator) / mesio-palatal of 16 (left-handed operator) with Gracey’s 11/12?

Knuckle rest

Chin cup

Finger on finger

Cross arch

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