MCQ Collection
Periodontology MCQs
Practice Periodontology questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: B. Periodontitis
Explanation:
Periodontitis is inflammatory destruction of tooth-supporting tissues with attachment and bone loss.
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Correct Answer: C. Clinical attachment level
Explanation:
Clinical attachment level is the distance from the cementoenamel junction to the base of the periodontal pocket.
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Correct Answer: B. Bleeding on probing
Explanation:
Bleeding on probing is a clinical sign of gingival inflammation elicited by gentle probing.
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Correct Answer: B. Periodontitis
Explanation:
Periodontitis is inflammatory destruction of tooth-supporting tissues with attachment and bone loss.
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Correct Answer: C. Clinical attachment level
Explanation:
Clinical attachment level is the distance from the cementoenamel junction to the base of the periodontal pocket.
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Correct Answer: A. Bleeding on probing
Explanation:
Bleeding on probing is a clinical sign of gingival inflammation elicited by gentle probing.
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Correct Answer: A. Scaling
Explanation:
Scaling is mechanical removal of plaque, calculus and deposits from tooth surfaces.
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Correct Answer: C. Root planing
Explanation:
Root planing is instrumentation intended to produce a biologically compatible root surface.
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Correct Answer: C. Clinical attachment level
Explanation:
Clinical attachment level is the distance from the cementoenamel junction to the base of the periodontal pocket.
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Correct Answer: A. Bleeding on probing
Explanation:
Bleeding on probing is a clinical sign of gingival inflammation elicited by gentle probing.
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Correct Answer: C. Scaling
Explanation:
Scaling is mechanical removal of plaque, calculus and deposits from tooth surfaces.
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Correct Answer: A. Root planing
Explanation:
Root planing is instrumentation intended to produce a biologically compatible root surface.