Localised gingival hypertrophy results from 1) Hormonal imbalance in the presence of plaque 2) Dilantin sodium therapy for 3 months 3) Tooth brush trauma 4) Vit C deficiency
PeriodonticsAnswer: 1
All of the following are possible side effects of autogenous iliac crest graft placed in an infrabony pocket except 1) Infection 2) Root resorption 3) Cell mediated immunity 4) Arthus phenomenon
PeriodonticsAnswer: 2
Identify the wrong statement regarding supragingival plaque 1) Begins to form within minutes after tooth is cleaned 2) Consists of streptococci dominantly in initial stages 3) Composition of plaque is constant and is easily dislodged by water spray 4) None of the above
PeriodonticsAnswer: 4
All of the following are indicated for dental flossing except 1) Fluted root surface 2) Soldered retainers of fixed bridge 3) Overhanging restoration 4) Open contact between teeth
PeriodonticsAnswer: 4
Scaling and root planning 1) Same as curettage 2) Prevent further loss of attachment in deep pockets 3) Both A and B 4) None of the above
PeriodonticsAnswer: 2
Laboratory test of ANUG is 1) Complement fixation 2) Dark field examination 3) Tissue culture 4) Animal inoculation
PeriodonticsAnswer: 2
Metronidazole used in treatment of periodontal disease is 1. Effective against gram-negative anaerobic bacteria 2. Used in the treatment of ANUG 3. Causes metallic taste of saliva 4. All of the above
PeriodonticsAnswer: 4
The gingival enlargement in leukaemia mainly result from 1. An inflammatory reaction to plaque 2. Leukaemic cellular infiltration of gingiva 3. Hormonal disturbances 4. Developmental in origin
