ABP Maintenance Protocols 2

Question 1

According to the AAP, what is the recommended recall interval for most periodontal maintenance patients following active therapy?

Accepted Answer

Every 3 months

Answer

The AAP recommends a 3-month recall interval for most periodontal maintenance patients after active therapy to prevent disease recurrence.

Question 2

Which clinical parameter is MOST useful for determining whether a periodontal maintenance patient is stable or deteriorating over time?

Accepted Answer

Probing depth changes across visits

Answer

Serial probing depth measurements across maintenance visits are the most reliable indicator of stability or progression of periodontal disease.

Question 3

A patient on periodontal maintenance has persistent bleeding on probing at 4 sites after 2 consecutive visits. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Re-evaluate for additional active therapy

Answer

Persistent bleeding on probing at multiple sites despite maintenance indicates active disease and warrants re-evaluation for additional active periodontal therapy.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the periodontal maintenance phase (Phase III)?

Accepted Answer

Preventing recurrence of disease and tooth loss

Answer

The primary goal of periodontal maintenance is to prevent recurrence of periodontal disease and minimize the risk of tooth loss over time.

Question 5

During a periodontal maintenance visit, subgingival debridement is indicated when:

Accepted Answer

Residual pockets ≥4 mm are present with calculus or bleeding

Answer

Subgingival debridement during maintenance is warranted when residual pockets ≥4 mm are present with signs of active inflammation such as bleeding or calculus.

(ABP) American Board of Periodontology Practice Test

(ABP) American Board of Periodontology Practice Test

ABP Maintenance Protocols 2