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What is the main factor leading to clinical attachment loss (CAL) in the furcation area?
What is the main factor leading to clinical attachment loss (CAL) in the furcation area?
- Accumulation of plaque biofilm (correct)
- Presence of root length local anatomical factor
- Furcation classification by Glickman
- Local anatomical factors such as cervical enamel projections (CEPs)
Which classification is the most commonly used for furcation involvement?
Which classification is the most commonly used for furcation involvement?
- Hamp’s classification
- Glickman’s classification (correct)
- Tarnow and Fletcher’s classification
- Masters & Hoskins classification
What are the characteristics of Glickman’s classification Grade II furcation involvement?
What are the characteristics of Glickman’s classification Grade II furcation involvement?
- Interdental bone destruction with soft tissue recession apically
- Loss of bone at the dome of furcations
- Remaining alveolar bone attached to tooth, may be early or advanced (correct)
- Incipient/ early stage bone loss with no radiographic changes
What local anatomical factor has a direct proportional relationship with the amount of attachment loss in the furcation area?
What local anatomical factor has a direct proportional relationship with the amount of attachment loss in the furcation area?
What local anatomical factor affects the rate of plaque deposition and complicates oral hygiene procedures in the furcation area?
What local anatomical factor affects the rate of plaque deposition and complicates oral hygiene procedures in the furcation area?
In which type of furcation involvement is soft tissue recession apically and furcation opening clinically visible?
In which type of furcation involvement is soft tissue recession apically and furcation opening clinically visible?
What is the main objective of treatment for furcation lesions?
What is the main objective of treatment for furcation lesions?
What treatment option aims to maintain the furcation without surgical intervention?
What treatment option aims to maintain the furcation without surgical intervention?
Which type of cervical enamel projection (CEP) extends horizontally into the furcation entrance, complicating plaque removal and being a local factor in the development of gingivitis and periodontitis?
Which type of cervical enamel projection (CEP) extends horizontally into the furcation entrance, complicating plaque removal and being a local factor in the development of gingivitis and periodontitis?
What problem complicates the accessibility of DeMarco curettes in non-surgical therapy for furcation lesions?
What problem complicates the accessibility of DeMarco curettes in non-surgical therapy for furcation lesions?
What should be removed to facilitate maintenance in cases of cervical enamel projections (CEPs)?
What should be removed to facilitate maintenance in cases of cervical enamel projections (CEPs)?
What is considered a key factor in treatment planning for furcation lesions?
What is considered a key factor in treatment planning for furcation lesions?
What is the suitable treatment for grade I and early grade II furcation involvement?
What is the suitable treatment for grade I and early grade II furcation involvement?
What is a possible side effect of furcationplasty?
What is a possible side effect of furcationplasty?
When is root resection recommended as a treatment option?
When is root resection recommended as a treatment option?
What is the objective of tunnel preparation as a treatment option?
What is the objective of tunnel preparation as a treatment option?
What is a common indication for hemisection as a treatment option?
What is a common indication for hemisection as a treatment option?
What is the aim of regeneration as a treatment option for furcation problems?
What is the aim of regeneration as a treatment option for furcation problems?
When is extraction of furcation involved teeth recommended?
When is extraction of furcation involved teeth recommended?
What is the main difference between root resection and hemisection as treatments for furcation problems?
What is the main difference between root resection and hemisection as treatments for furcation problems?
What should be done after fixation of the membrane in regeneration treatment?
What should be done after fixation of the membrane in regeneration treatment?
When are bone grafts and guided tissue regeneration (GTR) recommended as a treatment option?
When are bone grafts and guided tissue regeneration (GTR) recommended as a treatment option?
What are some possible side effects of tunnel preparation as a treatment option?
What are some possible side effects of tunnel preparation as a treatment option?
What is a possible side effect of root hemisection as a treatment option?
What is a possible side effect of root hemisection as a treatment option?
What is the furcation?
What is the furcation?
What is the furcation invasion?
What is the furcation invasion?
What is the height of the furcation trunk?
What is the height of the furcation trunk?
What are the furcation entrances?
What are the furcation entrances?
How is the diagnosis of furcation defects carried out?
How is the diagnosis of furcation defects carried out?
What is the aim of proper diagnosis of furcation defects?
What is the aim of proper diagnosis of furcation defects?
What is the function of Nabors probe?
What is the function of Nabors probe?
What is transgingival sounding used for?
What is transgingival sounding used for?
What is radiographic examination used for in diagnosing furcation defects?
What is radiographic examination used for in diagnosing furcation defects?
What contributes to furcation invasion?
What contributes to furcation invasion?
What does Nabors probe make direct contact with?
What does Nabors probe make direct contact with?
What does Transgingival sounding measure?
What does Transgingival sounding measure?
