19 Questions
What is the main focus of periodontal surgery?
Reduction of the depth of periodontal pocket
Which zone is related to the presence of deposits and alterations on the surface of the cementum?
Zone 2: The Tooth Surface
What is the critical feature of Zone 1 in periodontal surgery?
Persistence of inflammatory changes
Which surgical procedure involves the treatment of peri-implant disease?
Periodontal regenerative procedures
What is the primary purpose of preprosthetic surgical procedures?
Creation of a favorable restorative environment
In which zone does correction of mucogingival deficiencies or defects occur?
Zone 1: The Soft Tissue Wall
What is the primary purpose of regenerative procedures in periodontal surgery?
Reduction of periodontal pocket depth
Which zone includes morphologic features and thickness of the soft tissue pocket wall?
Zone 1: The Soft Tissue Wall
"Indications for Periodontal Surgery" include all EXCEPT:
"Facilitation of oral hygiene"
"Surgical procedures for placement of implants" are primarily concerned with:
"Regeneration of bone tissue"
"Preprosthetic surgical procedures" aim to:
"Reduce periodontal pocket depth"
What is the primary purpose of an apically positioned flap in periodontal surgery?
Preserve or widen the zone of attached gingiva
What is the main disadvantage of a Modified Widman flap procedure?
Requires high degree of technical skill
What is the aim of a Distal wedge procedure in periodontal surgery?
Treatment of pockets distal to last molars
What distinguishes a two wall osseous defect from a three wall osseous defect?
The number of remaining osseous walls
What type of bone defect is treated using open flap debridement?
Horizontal defect
What is the main objective of osteoconductive grafting material?
Scaffold for bone formation originating from host bone
What is the primary purpose of a gingivectomy in periodontal therapy?
Excision of the gingiva for pocket reduction and elimination
What is the main contraindication for gingivectomy?
Presence of bone defects whether intra-bony defects or grade II furcation involvement
Test your knowledge on periodontal surgeries, resective procedures, regenerative procedures, periodontal plastic surgery, preprosthetic surgical procedures, and surgical procedures for implant placement. Explore indications for periodontal surgery and its importance in maintaining oral health.
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