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Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease

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What is a key component of periodontal diagnosis?

Monitoring of blood pressure

Assessment of eye health

Analysis of case history recording (correct)

Evaluation of dental caries

Why is it important to obtain past and present medical history in periodontal diagnosis?

To assess foot problems

To determine hair color changes

To diagnose oral manifestations of systemic disease (correct)

To evaluate skin conditions

What is the purpose of obtaining past/present dental history in periodontal diagnosis?

To measure kidney function

To assess heart rate

To evaluate lung function

To understand previous treatments and responses (correct)

What does the diagnostic procedure for periodontal disease aim to determine?

If a disease is present, its type, and possible etiological factors Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended that the diagnostic procedure for periodontal disease be systematic and organized?

To accurately identify the presence of disease and its type Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of examining the oral cavity status during a clinical examination?

To determine if an immediate emergency treatment is required Signup and view all the answers

Which step is considered the most important in recognizing gingival and periodontal diseases?

Examination of periodontium Signup and view all the answers

What should be observed to detect the earliest features of gingival and periodontal diseases during a clinical examination?

Examination of periodontium Signup and view all the answers

What are the four signs of gingival inflammation that must be observed?

<ol> <li>Color changes 2. Edema 3. Bleeding on gentle probing 4. Increased gingival fluid</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Why is gentle palpation useful during the examination of gingival inflammation?

To detect pathologic alterations affecting the normal resilience of the gingiva Signup and view all the answers