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Reaccreditation and Maintenance Flashcards

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  1. The University of Bern Periodontal Risk Assessment assigns a patient to HIGH risk when the hexagonal polygon falls predominantly in which zone?

    Answer: Outer zone (red)

    In the Lang and Tonetti PRA spider diagram, values falling in the outer red zone across multiple axes indicate high risk for recurrence.

  2. During ABP Maintenance of Certification (MOC), diplomates must demonstrate patient care activities through:

    Answer: Self-assessment examination modules

    MOC includes self-assessment examination components that test ongoing clinical knowledge and competence.

  3. A patient with Stage III, Grade C periodontitis in SPT smokes 15 cigarettes per day. Compared to a non-smoker with identical clinical parameters, this patient is expected to have:

    Answer: Artificially suppressed bleeding on probing despite similar disease activity

    Smoking causes vasoconstriction that suppresses bleeding on probing, potentially masking active disease despite significant periodontal destruction.

  4. Which of the following BEST defines 'periodontal stability' according to the 2017 World Workshop classification?

    Answer: Successfully treated periodontitis with no signs of disease activity

    The 2017 classification defines periodontitis in remission/stable as a successfully treated patient with no current signs of disease activity.

  5. For a periodontal maintenance patient with a titanium implant, which instrument type is CONTRAINDICATED for subgingival debridement?

    Answer: Stainless steel Gracey curettes

    Stainless steel instruments can scratch the titanium implant surface, altering its topography and potentially promoting bacterial adhesion.

  6. When evaluating a patient's compliance with SPT intervals, which factor has the strongest evidence for predicting maintenance non-compliance?

    Answer: Previous history of non-compliance with dental appointments

    Past behavior is the strongest predictor of future compliance; patients who previously missed SPT appointments are at highest risk of non-compliance.

  7. Chlorhexidine gluconate mouth rinse is recommended as an adjunct during SPT for which specific indication?

    Answer: Short-term use post-surgical healing or for patients with high caries risk

    Chlorhexidine is most appropriate for short-term adjunctive use due to side effects including staining, calculus, and altered taste with prolonged use.