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Which of the following represents early effect of primary trauma from occlusion
1) Vertical pockets
2) Generalized alveolar bone loss
3) Undermining resorption
4) Haemorrhage and thrombosis of blood vessels in PD ligament
Periodontics Answer: 4

The early effects of primary trauma from occlusion can include hemorrhage and thrombosis in the periodontal ligament, leading to inflammation and potential tissue damage.


Stippling is seen on
1) Marginal gingiva
2) Attached gingiva
3) Interdental gingiva
4) None of the above
Periodontics Answer: 2

Stippling is typically observed on the attached gingiva, indicating healthy
tissue.

Type of suture recommended for apically displaced flap adjacent to edentulous area is 
 1. Anchor suture
 2. Figure eight suture
 3. Horizontal mattress suture
 4. Continuous sling suture
Periodontics Answer: 1

The type of suture recommended for an apically displaced flap adjacent to an edentulous area is an anchor suture.

At 6-years-age interdental papillary necrosis, ulceration, pain, bleeding and pseudomembrane formation is seen in 
 1. Herpetic gingivostomatitis
 2. ANUG
 3. Erythema multiforme
 4. Streptococcal gingivostomatitis
Periodontics Answer: 2

At 6 years of age, interdental papillary necrosis, ulceration, pain, bleeding, and pseudomembrane formation is seen in ANUG.

A young adult shows non-fluctuant, tender and red swelling in the marginal gingival lesion. This is most likely 
 1. Periodontal abscess
 2. Periapical abscess
 3. Gingival abscess
 4. Periapical sinus
Periodontics Answer: 3

A young adult with non-fluctuant, tender, and red swelling in the marginal gingival lesion is most likely to have a gingival abscess.

Which is an example of non-graft associated regenerative technique 
 1. HTR polymer
 2. Bioactive glass
 3. Osseous coagulum
 4. GTR
Periodontics Answer: 4

GTR is an example of a non-graft associated regenerative technique.

An enamel pearl located on disal furcation of maxillary molar with furcation involvement can be best treated by 
 1. Flap surgery and odontoplasty
 2. Extraction of tooth
 3. Flap surgery and hemisection
 4. Flap surgery and root amputation
Periodontics Answer: 1

An enamel pearl located on the distal furcation of a maxillary molar with furcation involvement can be best treated by flap surgery and odontoplasty.


The type of bone present labial to anterior teeth is

1. spongy

2. cortical

3. cancellous

4. squamous


Periodontics Answer: 1

The bone located labial to anterior teeth is typically compact bone but can be
described as spongy or cancellous in some contexts referring to the internal
structure, depending on proximity to the tooth roots.

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