EFDA Periodontal Procedures & Oral Health Flashcards
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Which prophy paste abrasiveness level is recommended for heavy stain removal?
Answer: Coarse
Coarse prophy paste is used for heavy extrinsic stain removal, while finer grits are used for finishing and sensitive patients.
Bone loss visible on a periapical radiograph that appears horizontal is most consistent with which condition?
Answer: Chronic periodontitis
Horizontal bone loss is the pattern most commonly associated with chronic (generalized) periodontitis due to uniform bone resorption.
What does the term 'attached gingiva' refer to?
Answer: Firm, keratinized tissue bound to the tooth and alveolar bone
Attached gingiva is the firm, stippled, keratinized tissue that is tightly bound to the underlying alveolar bone and cementum.
Which systemic condition is most strongly linked to increased risk and severity of periodontal disease?
Answer: Diabetes mellitus
Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus impairs immune response and wound healing, significantly exacerbating periodontal disease.
Which term describes the distance from the base of the periodontal pocket to the alveolar bone crest?
Answer: Biologic width
Biologic width is the combined dimensions of the junctional epithelium and connective tissue attachment coronal to the alveolar crest.
What is the recommended brushing technique for patients with periodontal disease to clean the gingival margin effectively?
Answer: Bass technique
The Bass (sulcular) technique places bristles at a 45-degree angle toward the gingival sulcus and uses short vibratory strokes to clean the margin.