EFDA Patient Assessment & Care Planning 3

Question 1

A patient's radiograph shows bone loss extending to the middle third of the root. How would you classify this periodontal bone loss?

Accepted Answer

Moderate

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Mild

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Severe

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Within normal limits

Question 2

When reviewing a patient's dental history, they mention bruxism. Which clinical finding would you most expect during examination?

Accepted Answer

Faceted wear on occlusal surfaces

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Buccal exostoses

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Increased probing depths

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Gingival recession only on anterior teeth

Question 3

What is the purpose of a diagnostic wax-up in treatment planning?

Accepted Answer

To visualize proposed tooth changes before treatment begins

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To take final impressions for restorations

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To fabricate a custom tray for bleaching

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To record centric occlusion

Question 4

During periodontal charting, a probe reading of 5 mm with bleeding on probing is recorded. This finding is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Periodontitis

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Healthy sulcus

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Gingivitis only

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Pericoronitis

Question 5

Which radiographic technique provides the most accurate view of alveolar bone levels during periodontal assessment?

Accepted Answer

Bitewing radiograph

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Panoramic radiograph

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Occlusal radiograph

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Periapical radiograph

Question 6

A patient taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis requires extraction. What is the primary risk the EFDA should recognize and communicate?

Accepted Answer

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)

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Increased caries after extraction

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Delayed eruption of adjacent teeth

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Hypersensitivity to local anesthetics

Question 7

What information is captured in a dental treatment plan's 'sequencing' phase?

Accepted Answer

The order in which procedures will be performed

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The fee estimates for each procedure

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The patient's insurance coverage details

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The informed consent documentation