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NEETMDS- Periodontics mcq
MDS PREP
The distance between junctional epithelium and alveolar bone
1) Increase with age
2) Decrease with age
3) Remains constant
4) None of the above
Periodontics Answer: 3

Chlorhexidine mouth rinsing
1) Inhibits gram negative bacteria
2) Inhibits supragingival plaque
3) Inhibits subgingival plaque
4) Disturbs taste sensation & stains the teeth
Periodontics Answer: 4

The concentration of which of the following in gingival fluid is 7 times that of plasma and hence indicated in periodontal diseases
1) Tetracycline
2) Penicillin
3) Metronidazole
4) Erythromycin
Periodontics Answer: 1

All are true of PMA index except
1) Measures severity of gingivitis and periodontitis
2) Facial surfaces of 5, 8, 9, 12, 21, 25, 28 are considered
3) Each tooth is divided into 3 units
4) Maximum total score measured is 11
Periodontics Answer: 1

Gingiva is attached to tooth by
1) Epithelial attachment
2) Periodontal ligament
3) Connective tissue firbres
4) Lamina propria
Periodontics Answer: 1

Which of the following flaps eliminates pocket as well as increase width of attached gingiva
1) Unrepositioned flap
2) Apical displaced flap
3) Laterally displaced flap
4) Coronally displaced flap
Periodontics Answer: 2

The predominant cell type in gingival (crevicular) fluid is the
1) Mast cell
2) Plasma cell
3) Macrophage
4) Polymorphonuclear leukocyte
Periodontics Answer: 4

For interproximal areas of disastemata or for wide interdental spaces to properly adopt the interproximal papilla against the bone, the recommended technique to suturing method is
1) Interdental ligation
2) Horizontal mattress suture
3) Continuous, independent sling suture
4) Closed anchor suture
Periodontics Answer: 2

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