Nbdhe Board Review Study Guide Graded A+

when performing a PSR (periodontal screening and recording) the clinician detected a pocket that was between the 3.5 mm and 5.5 mm mark. what code would that indicate? {Ans: code 3, indicating a pocket is DEEPER than 3.5 mm}in periodontitis, which part of the alveolar bone is first affected when destruction occurs? {Ans: alveolar crest}Dentigerous cyst {Ans: A cyst that forms around the crown of an unerupted or developing tooth, usually the third molar. Also called a follicular cyst. Second most common cyst.}in the fixing process, which solution keeps pH of solution? {Ans: acidifier THINK: ACID = pH, ACIDity}which receptor is larger than 0 and is used for children and adult anterior teeth? {Ans: size 1}periodontitis {Ans: disease of the gingiva accompanied with destruction of the supporting structures including the gingiva, periodontal ligament, alveolar bone and cementum)}