AGD Periodontics and Gum Health 3

Question 1

Which systemic condition is MOST strongly associated with necrotizing periodontal disease in a young adult?

Accepted Answer

HIV/AIDS

Answer

HIV/AIDS causes profound immunosuppression that predisposes patients to necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis and periodontitis.

Question 2

The biologic width consists of which two components?

Accepted Answer

Junctional epithelium and connective tissue attachment

Answer

Biologic width (~2 mm) comprises the junctional epithelium (~1 mm) and supracrestal connective tissue attachment (~1 mm) above the alveolar crest.

Question 3

A furcation involvement where a probe penetrates into the furcation but does not pass through to the other side is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Class II

Answer

Hamp's Class II furcation involvement means the horizontal loss of attachment exceeds 3 mm but does not pass through the furcation.

Question 4

Which antibiotic regimen is most appropriate as an adjunct to scaling and root planing for aggressive periodontitis caused by Aa?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg + Metronidazole 250 mg TID for 7 days

Answer

The amoxicillin-metronidazole combination targets Aa effectively and is the evidence-based adjunct for aggressive periodontitis.

Question 5

During periodontal flap surgery, the term 'osseous recontouring' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Reshaping alveolar bone to eliminate osseous defects and craters

Answer

Osseous recontouring (osteoplasty/ostectomy) reshapes the alveolar bone to create positive architecture and eliminate infrabony defects.

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