Perio Board Questions For Final Study Guide Graded A+

Which of the following BEST describes the junctional epithelium? A) Keratinied epithelium B) Basal cell epithelium C) Squamous cell epithelium D) Orthokeratinized epithelium E) Parakeratinized epithelium {Ans: C) Squamous cell epithelial tissue}Which of the following cases would be most effective for plaque biofilm removal in the mandibular anterior region? a) dental floss b) dental tape c) oral irrigation d) interproximal brush {Ans: Interproximal brush}Periodontal dressing should be removed ___ days after surgery. {Ans: 7}Your periodontal maintenance patient has returned for his 3-month recare appointment. The best way to test for tooth mobility is.. {Ans: With the blunt ends of two instruments}T or F: Smoking is the primary cause of this client's periodontal disease. Infrequent professional oral health care is an additional environmental risk factor contributing to his periodontitis also should be addressed in the dental hygiene care plan. {Ans: The first statement is false but the second is true.}Gingival hyperplasia can be drug induced. Which of the following heart medications can cause gingival hyperplasia? A) Furosemide B) Digoxin C) Cyclosporin D) Nifedipine E) Lidocaine {Ans: D) Nifedipine}Which of the following would be the BEST indicator of treatment success at the re-evaluation appointment 4-6 weeks