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Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Calcium channel blockers (e.g., nifedipine)

Answer

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

Question 2

Osteoporosis may affect periodontal outcomes because:

Accepted Answer

Reduced systemic bone mineral density may influence alveolar bone loss severity

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin)

Answer

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

Question 4

Smoking affects periodontal disease outcomes by:

Accepted Answer

Masking clinical signs of inflammation while worsening bone loss

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)

Answer

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

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