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

Answer

Bone loss to the middle third of the root is classified as moderate periodontal disease.

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

Answer

Bruxism causes occlusal attrition, producing flat, faceted wear patterns on the occlusal and incisal surfaces of 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

Answer

A diagnostic wax-up allows the clinician and patient to visualize and plan proposed restorative or esthetic changes on study models before any irreversible treatment.

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

Answer

A probing depth of 5 mm with bleeding on probing indicates periodontitis, as true pockets form when the junctional epithelium migrates apically.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Bitewing radiograph

Answer

Bitewing radiographs are the gold standard for evaluating interproximal alveolar bone levels because they image the crestal bone with minimal distortion.

(EFDA) Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Practice Test

(EFDA) Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Practice Test

EFDA Patient Assessment & Care Planning 3