EFDA EFDA Periodontal Procedures & Oral Health

Question 1

Which instrument is most commonly used by an EFDA to remove supragingival calculus during a coronal polishing procedure?

Accepted Answer

Rubber cup with prophy paste

Answer

Coronal polishing uses a rubber cup with prophy paste to remove extrinsic stains and plaque above the gumline.

Question 2

What does a periodontal probe measure?

Accepted Answer

Pocket depth around teeth

Answer

A periodontal probe is calibrated in millimeters and is used to measure the depth of the sulcus or periodontal pocket.

Question 3

Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the gingiva without loss of attachment?

Accepted Answer

Gingivitis

Answer

Gingivitis is reversible gingival inflammation limited to the soft tissue without bone or attachment loss.

Question 4

What is the normal sulcus depth in a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

1–3 mm

Answer

A healthy gingival sulcus measures 1–3 mm; depths greater than 3 mm may indicate periodontal disease.

Question 5

Which of the following is a sign of healthy gingival tissue?

Accepted Answer

Coral-pink color with stippled surface

Answer

Healthy gingiva is typically coral-pink, firm, stippled (like an orange peel), and does not bleed on probing.

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