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  1. Which class of antihypertensive medication is most commonly associated with drug-influenced gingival overgrowth?

    Answer: Calcium channel blockers (e.g., nifedipine)

    Calcium channel blockers, particularly nifedipine, are commonly associated with drug-influenced gingival overgrowth as a side effect.

  2. Osteoporosis may affect periodontal outcomes because:

    Answer: Reduced systemic bone mineral density may influence alveolar bone loss severity

    Reduced systemic bone mineral density in osteoporosis may be associated with greater alveolar bone loss and more severe periodontal disease progression.

  3. Which blood test is most useful for monitoring periodontal disease management in a diabetic patient?

    Answer: HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin)

    HbA1c reflects average blood glucose over 2–3 months and is the best indicator of long-term glycemic control relevant to periodontal disease management.

  4. Smoking affects periodontal disease outcomes by:

    Answer: Masking clinical signs of inflammation while worsening bone loss

    Smoking causes vasoconstriction that masks clinical signs like bleeding on probing, while simultaneously impairing immune function and accelerating bone loss.

  5. A patient on long-term bisphosphonate therapy requires special periodontal consideration because of risk of:

    Answer: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)

    Bisphosphonates can cause medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), particularly following invasive dental procedures, requiring careful treatment planning.

  6. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with periodontal disease because vitamin D:

    Answer: Plays a role in calcium homeostasis and immune modulation affecting bone and gingival health

    Vitamin D plays a critical role in calcium metabolism, bone mineralization, and immune function, all of which influence periodontal health and disease progression.