Reaccreditation and Maintenance Flashcards
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Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'full-mouth disinfection' in the context of periodontal maintenance?
Answer: Completing all quadrant scaling within 24 hours with chlorhexidine adjuncts
Full-mouth disinfection involves treating all quadrants within 24 hours combined with chlorhexidine to reduce bacterial recolonization from untreated sites.
According to current ABP guidelines, which implant maintenance protocol is recommended for peri-implant health?
Answer: Regular professional cleaning with non-metallic instruments and home care reinforcement
Implant maintenance includes professional cleaning with plastic/titanium instruments, probing, radiographs as indicated, and reinforced home care.
A diplomate seeking ABP reaccreditation who has let their certification lapse for more than two years must:
Answer: Complete the full examination process including oral examination
Diplomates whose certification has lapsed beyond the grace period must complete the full re-examination process to regain diplomate status.
Which of the following host modulation therapies is FDA-approved as an adjunct to scaling and root planing AND can be considered during maintenance?
Answer: Sub-antimicrobial dose doxycycline (SDD)
Sub-antimicrobial dose doxycycline (Periostat) is FDA-approved for use as a host modulation agent adjunct in chronic periodontitis management.
In periodontal maintenance, the term 'stable periodontitis' refers to a patient who demonstrates:
Answer: No further attachment loss or bone loss with acceptable BOP levels
Stable periodontitis means no progressive attachment or bone loss despite possible residual pockets and minimal bleeding.
Which radiographic series is most appropriate for evaluating bone levels at a standard SPT recall appointment for a stable patient?
Answer: Vertical bitewing radiographs
Vertical bitewings provide optimal visualization of alveolar crestal bone levels with less radiation than a full-mouth series.
Which of the following scenarios would NOT qualify for localized antibiotic therapy (e.g., minocycline microspheres) during an SPT visit?
Answer: Generalized 4 mm pockets with 40% BOP
Localized antibiotics are indicated for isolated residual pockets, not for generalized shallow pocket disease which requires systemic re-evaluation.