ABP Reaccreditation and Maintenance 5

Question 1

According to the 2017 AAP/EFP classification, a patient with treated periodontitis who has residual pockets ≥6 mm with BOP is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Periodontitis in remission — unstable

Answer

Residual pockets ≥6 mm with bleeding indicate an unstable condition despite prior treatment, not stable remission.

Question 2

The concept of 'individual patient threshold' in periodontal maintenance refers to:

Accepted Answer

The level of biofilm below which the patient's host response prevents disease progression

Answer

Each patient has a unique susceptibility threshold; disease occurs when bacterial challenge exceeds the host's capacity to maintain homeostasis.

Question 3

An ABP diplomate who fails to complete MOC requirements by their recertification deadline will have their certification status changed to:

Accepted Answer

Inactive

Answer

Failure to complete MOC requirements results in an 'inactive' certification status until requirements are fulfilled.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes the role of genetic testing (e.g., IL-1 genotype) in periodontal maintenance risk stratification?

Accepted Answer

It provides adjunctive risk information but should not replace clinical risk assessment

Answer

IL-1 genotype testing can identify genetically susceptible patients but has limited sensitivity/specificity and supplements rather than replaces clinical evaluation.

Question 5

During SPT for a patient with peri-implant mucositis, what is the FIRST-LINE treatment recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical debridement with implant-safe instruments plus enhanced home care

Answer

Peri-implant mucositis is reversible with mechanical debridement of the biofilm and reinforcement of home care, analogous to gingivitis treatment.

(ABP) American Board of Periodontology Practice Test

(ABP) American Board of Periodontology Practice Test

ABP Reaccreditation and Maintenance 5