Periodontology MCQs

Root planing is instrumentation intended to produce a biologically compatible root surface.

Furcation involvement is periodontal destruction extending into the root-dividing area of a multirooted tooth.

Periodontal pocket is a pathologically deepened gingival sulcus.

Guided tissue regeneration is a regenerative procedure using a barrier to favour repopulation by periodontal cells.

Dental plaque biofilm is an organised microbial community attached to tooth surfaces and embedded in a matrix.

Gingivitis is inflammation of gingiva without clinical attachment loss.

Periodontitis is inflammatory destruction of tooth-supporting tissues with attachment and bone loss.

Clinical attachment level is the distance from the cementoenamel junction to the base of the periodontal pocket.

Bleeding on probing is a clinical sign of gingival inflammation elicited by gentle probing.

Scaling is mechanical removal of plaque, calculus and deposits from tooth surfaces.