The type of load on teeth that is most destructive to the periodontium is 1) Vertical 2) Oblique 3) Horizontal 4) Apical
PeriodonticsAnswer: 3
Distance between base of sulcus and alveolar crest in healthy periodontium is 1) 0.5 to 1mm 2) 1 to 2 mm 3) 2 to 3 mm 4) 3 to 4 mm
PeriodonticsAnswer: 2
Which of the following flap technique does not eliminate pocket depth and hence cannot increase the width of keratinised gingiva 1. Modified Widman flap 2. Undisplaced flap 3. Apically displaced flap 4. All of the above
PeriodonticsAnswer: 1
The treatment for acute periodontal abscess is 1) The drainage of abscess through incision only 2) Incision and drainage followed by flap surgery after the symptoms subside 3) Incision should not be given through ultrasonic tip 4) Incision should be given only external level
PeriodonticsAnswer: 1
Dentogingival unit comprises 1) Gingival fibres 2) Gingival fibres and junctional epithelium 3) PD fibres and ligament 4) None of the above
PeriodonticsAnswer: 2
The fibers which comprise the largest group of periodontal fibres are
1. horizontal
2. vertical
3. oblique
4. apical
PeriodonticsAnswer: 3
Periodontal membrane is thinnest at 1) Cementoenamel junction 2) Apical region 3) Fulcrum of rotation 4) Mid-root section
PeriodonticsAnswer: 3
Inadequate plaque control by a patient is due to improper 1) Recall visits 2) Training 3) Education 4) Motivation