EFDA Periodontal Procedures & Oral Health Flashcards
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Which instrument is most commonly used by an EFDA to remove supragingival calculus during a coronal polishing procedure?
Answer: Rubber cup with prophy paste
Coronal polishing uses a rubber cup with prophy paste to remove extrinsic stains and plaque above the gumline.
What does a periodontal probe measure?
Answer: Pocket depth around teeth
A periodontal probe is calibrated in millimeters and is used to measure the depth of the sulcus or periodontal pocket.
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the gingiva without loss of attachment?
Answer: Gingivitis
Gingivitis is reversible gingival inflammation limited to the soft tissue without bone or attachment loss.
What is the normal sulcus depth in a healthy adult?
Answer: 1–3 mm
A healthy gingival sulcus measures 1–3 mm; depths greater than 3 mm may indicate periodontal disease.
Which of the following is a sign of healthy gingival tissue?
Answer: Coral-pink color with stippled surface
Healthy gingiva is typically coral-pink, firm, stippled (like an orange peel), and does not bleed on probing.
Which type of plaque is most strongly associated with periodontal disease?
Answer: Subgingival plaque
Subgingival plaque, located below the gumline, harbors anaerobic bacteria most responsible for periodontal destruction.