INBDE Periodontics 2

Question 1

The Ramfjord teeth used for periodontal epidemiological studies are:

Accepted Answer

Teeth #3, #9, #12, #19, #25, #28

Answer

The Ramfjord index teeth (#3, #9, #12, #19, #25, #28) represent all six tooth types and both arches, allowing efficient periodontal assessment in epidemiological surveys.

Question 2

Osseous surgery in periodontics involves resection of bone to:

Accepted Answer

Create positive osseous architecture

Answer

Positive osseous architecture (where interproximal bone is higher than facial/lingual bone) is the physiologic ideal achieved through osteoplasty and ostectomy.

Question 3

Which drug used for seizure management commonly causes gingival enlargement?

Accepted Answer

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Answer

Phenytoin-induced gingival overgrowth occurs in approximately 50% of patients and is related to altered gingival fibroblast metabolism and collagen turnover.

Question 4

A free gingival graft is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Increase the zone of attached (keratinized) gingiva

Answer

A free gingival graft harvested from the palate is the gold standard for augmenting the width of attached keratinized gingiva.

Question 5

Scaling and root planing (SRP) is most accurately described as:

Accepted Answer

Removal of calculus and contaminated cementum with root smoothing

Answer

SRP involves removal of supragingival and subgingival calculus, contaminated cementum, and plaque from root surfaces to create a biologically acceptable root surface.

INBDE - Integrated National Board Dental Exam Practice Test

INBDE - Integrated National Board Dental Exam Practice Test

INBDE Periodontics 2