Review and Assessment Flashcards
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During a comprehensive oral evaluation, which classification system is most commonly used to record periodontal disease severity?
Answer: AAP staging and grading
The AAP (American Academy of Periodontology) staging and grading system classifies periodontal disease severity and progression.
A probing depth of 5 mm with bleeding on probing and 2 mm of recession indicates what clinical attachment loss?
Answer: 7 mm
Clinical attachment loss equals probing depth plus recession, so 5 mm + 2 mm = 7 mm.
Which radiograph is the standard of choice for detecting interproximal caries?
Answer: Bitewing
Bitewing radiographs best reveal interproximal (between-teeth) caries and crestal bone levels.
When assessing a patient's blood pressure of 165/95 mmHg, this reading is classified as which stage of hypertension?
Answer: Stage 2
A systolic of 140+ or diastolic of 90+ mmHg is classified as Stage 2 hypertension under current guidelines.
Which finding during an oral cancer screening is MOST concerning and warrants biopsy?
Answer: A non-healing ulcer present over 2 weeks
A non-healing ulcer lasting more than two weeks is a classic warning sign of oral malignancy.
On a periodontal chart, a Class II furcation involvement indicates the probe can be inserted:
Answer: Horizontally but not through the furcation
Class II furcation allows horizontal probe entry but the probe cannot pass completely through.
Which mobility classification describes a tooth that can be moved more than 1 mm horizontally but not vertically?
Answer: Class 2
Class 2 mobility is horizontal movement greater than 1 mm without depressibility into the socket.