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
PeriodonticsAnswer: 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
PeriodonticsAnswer: 1
Gingiva is attached to tooth by 1) Epithelial attachment 2) Periodontal ligament 3) Connective tissue firbres 4) Lamina propria
PeriodonticsAnswer: 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
PeriodonticsAnswer: 2
The predominant cell type in gingival (crevicular) fluid is the 1) Mast cell 2) Plasma cell 3) Macrophage 4) Polymorphonuclear leukocyte
PeriodonticsAnswer: 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