AGD Diagnostic & Treatment Planning Techniques 2

Question 1

A patient presents with a 3 mm probing depth on the buccal of tooth #14 with bleeding on probing. Which diagnosis is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Gingivitis on an intact periodontium

Answer

Bleeding on probing with 3 mm depth and no radiographic bone loss indicates gingivitis on an intact periodontium.

Question 2

Which cephalometric landmark is located at the most anterior point of the mandibular symphysis?

Accepted Answer

Pogonion

Answer

Pogonion (Pog) is the most anterior point of the bony chin on the mandibular symphysis.

Question 3

A bitewing radiograph reveals a radiolucency confined to the outer half of dentin on the proximal surface of tooth #29. How should this lesion be classified?

Accepted Answer

Outer dentin caries (D1)

Answer

A lesion extending into the outer half of dentin is classified as D1 (outer dentin) caries.

Question 4

During comprehensive examination, a patient has a maximum interincisal opening of 28 mm. This finding most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Severe restricted opening

Answer

Normal maximum interincisal opening is 40–60 mm; 28 mm represents severe restricted opening.

Question 5

Which index is used specifically to quantify gingival inflammation based on color, contour, and bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Gingival Index (GI)

Answer

The Gingival Index (GI) by Löe and Silness scores inflammation based on color, contour, and bleeding.

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AGD Diagnostic & Treatment Planning Techniques 2