Review and Assessment Flashcards

Which index is used to assess oral hygiene by scoring both debris and calculus on selected teeth?

Answer: OHI-S (Simplified Oral Hygiene Index)

The Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) combines a debris index and a calculus index on six selected surfaces.

When reviewing a medical history, a patient taking bisphosphonates raises concern for which complication after extractions?

Answer: Osteonecrosis of the jaw

Bisphosphonates are associated with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) after invasive procedures.

The PSR (Periodontal Screening and Recording) code of 3 indicates:

Answer: Probing depth 3.5-5.5 mm

A PSR code of 3 corresponds to a colored band partially visible, indicating pocket depth between 3.5 and 5.5 mm.

Which finding during palpation of the temporomandibular joint suggests dysfunction?

Answer: Crepitus and deviation on opening

Crepitus (grating) and deviation of the mandible during opening are signs of TMJ dysfunction.

A tooth that responds to percussion with sharp pain most likely indicates:

Answer: Apical periodontitis

Pain on percussion suggests inflammation of the periodontal ligament, characteristic of apical periodontitis.

Which type of intraoral photograph is most useful for documenting baseline soft-tissue lesions for future comparison?

Answer: Close-up retracted view of the lesion

A close-up retracted intraoral photo of the lesion creates a baseline record for monitoring changes over time.

During a caries risk assessment, which factor is considered protective rather than pathological?

Answer: Daily fluoride exposure

Daily fluoride exposure is a protective factor that helps remineralize enamel and reduce caries risk.