ABP Disease Classification 4

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of necrotizing periodontal disease in the 2017 classification?

Accepted Answer

Necrotizing mucositis

Answer

The 2017 classification recognizes necrotizing gingivitis, necrotizing periodontitis, and necrotizing stomatitis; necrotizing mucositis is not a distinct recognized entity.

Question 2

What is the significance of 'complexity factors' in the 2017 periodontitis staging system?

Accepted Answer

They determine the minimum stage a patient can receive

Answer

Complexity factors such as furcation involvement, bone defect patterns, and tooth mobility establish the minimum stage a case can be classified at.

Question 3

Which condition is classified as 'periodontitis' under the 2017 classification but was previously considered a separate disease?

Accepted Answer

Both A and C

Answer

Both 'chronic periodontitis' and 'aggressive periodontitis' were eliminated as separate categories and integrated into the Stage/Grade periodontitis framework.

Question 4

Gingival enlargement caused by phenytoin (Dilantin) is classified under which category?

Accepted Answer

Drug-influenced gingival condition

Answer

Drug-influenced gingival conditions, including those caused by phenytoin, cyclosporine, and calcium channel blockers, are classified as a distinct category in the 2017 framework.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'molar-incisor pattern' in the context of the 2017 classification?

Accepted Answer

A distribution descriptor that may suggest Grade C or systemic disease

Answer

Molar-incisor pattern is an incidental finding that may suggest Grade C periodontitis or a systemic condition as a primary driver, prompting further investigation.

(ABP) American Board of Periodontology Practice Test

(ABP) American Board of Periodontology Practice Test

ABP Disease Classification 4