BDS11001: Antibiotics in Periodontics Quiz

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When should close attention be paid to local factors in the context of antibiotics in periodontics?

When the patient has a low pH in the oral cavity (correct)
When the patient has a compromised immune system
When the patient exhibits systemic symptoms of infection
When the patient has a history of antibiotic resistance

What should be considered when determining the duration of antibiotic therapy in periodontics?

The frequency of dosing intervals
The subsidence of the symptoms of disease (correct)
The patient's age and gender
The patient's dietary habits

In antibiotic therapy for periodontics, what must be considered when choosing treatment based on organism-related considerations?

The patient's vaccination status
The patient's blood pressure
The patient's family medical history
The most probable pathogen (correct)

Why is it important to maintain relatively constant blood levels in antibiotic therapy for periodontics?

To ensure maximum therapeutic blood level is achieved (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in determining the duration of antibiotic therapy for periodontics?

The type of bacteria present (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of periodontal surgery, when is a loading dose of antibiotics necessary?

When immediate therapeutic blood levels are required (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the drug factors that must be considered in the context of antibiotics in periodontics?

Sensitivity of the organism and relative toxicity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered aside from age and medical condition when prescribing antibiotics in periodontics?

The conditions prevailing at the site of infection (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when determining high doses for a short duration in antibiotic therapy for periodontics?

Impaired host defense (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of considering specific properties of antibiotics like spectrum of activity in periodontics?

Selecting appropriate treatment based on pathogen sensitivity (B) Signup and view all the answers

In antibiotic therapy for periodontics, what role does the presence of pus and secretions play as local factors?

Indicating the need for systemic antibiotics (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to give close attention to drug factors in antibiotic therapy for periodontics?

To choose treatment based on organism-related considerations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of surgical periodontal therapy?

To attempt regeneration of periodontal tissues destroyed due to disease (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the indications for periodontal surgery?

Reducing the depth of periodontal pocket (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the contraindications for periodontal surgery?

Concern for cosmetic consequences (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is used in periodontal surgery for tissue manipulation?

Periosteal elevators and tissue forceps (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of flap position is associated with the Modified Widman flap?

Apically repositioned flap (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the technique of gingivectomy involve?

Excision of the soft tissue wall of a pathologic periodontal pocket (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of osteoplasty?

Reshaping nonsupporting bone to achieve improved architecture (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered before attempting periodontal surgery?

The hoped for outcome and the alternative treatment options (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of surgical treatment in periodontal therapy?

The ideal and desired outcome of restoration of the original structure, properties, and function of these tissues. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the objectives of surgical pocket therapy?

Some techniques are still in use but the aim of their use have evolved. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do we no longer use gingivectomies for in pocket therapy?

To address irregular bone defects that allow disease persistence. (C) Signup and view all the answers