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What are the three possible positions for crown margins?
What are the three possible positions for crown margins?
Crown margins can be supra-gingival, beneath free marginal gingiva, or encroaching on biological ______.
Crown margins can be supra-gingival, beneath free marginal gingiva, or encroaching on biological ______.
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What are the factors to consider when choosing the position of crown margins?
What are the factors to consider when choosing the position of crown margins?
When is crown lengthening surgery indicated?
When is crown lengthening surgery indicated?
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Choice of crown margin position depends on aesthetics, clinical crown height, and ______ health.
Choice of crown margin position depends on aesthetics, clinical crown height, and ______ health.
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What factors determine the choice of crown margin position?
What factors determine the choice of crown margin position?
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Crown lengthening surgery is indicated for access to ______ issues or inadequate crown height.
Crown lengthening surgery is indicated for access to ______ issues or inadequate crown height.
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When is crown lengthening surgery indicated?
When is crown lengthening surgery indicated?
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What are the options for provisional replacement of anterior teeth during periodontal treatment?
What are the options for provisional replacement of anterior teeth during periodontal treatment?
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Provisional replacement of anterior teeth during periodontal treatment can be done with acrylic RPD, resin retained bridge, or ______ retainer.
Provisional replacement of anterior teeth during periodontal treatment can be done with acrylic RPD, resin retained bridge, or ______ retainer.
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What are the options for provisional replacement of anterior teeth during periodontal treatment?
What are the options for provisional replacement of anterior teeth during periodontal treatment?
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What factors should be considered when a periodontally-involved tooth is being considered as an abutment?
What factors should be considered when a periodontally-involved tooth is being considered as an abutment?
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What factors should be considered when evaluating a periodontally-involved tooth as an abutment?
What factors should be considered when evaluating a periodontally-involved tooth as an abutment?
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When is occlusal adjustment indicated as part of periodontal therapy?
When is occlusal adjustment indicated as part of periodontal therapy?
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When considering a periodontally-involved tooth as an abutment, factors to consider include inflammation, attachment loss, mobility, position in arch, number of teeth to be replaced, ______, and patient factors.
When considering a periodontally-involved tooth as an abutment, factors to consider include inflammation, attachment loss, mobility, position in arch, number of teeth to be replaced, ______, and patient factors.
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What is a splint?
What is a splint?
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When is occlusal adjustment indicated as part of periodontal therapy?
When is occlusal adjustment indicated as part of periodontal therapy?
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Occlusal adjustment may be indicated as part of periodontal therapy if a clear occlusal ______ is identified.
Occlusal adjustment may be indicated as part of periodontal therapy if a clear occlusal ______ is identified.
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What is a splint used for in periodontal treatment?
What is a splint used for in periodontal treatment?
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A splint is a device used to stabilize teeth with significant but stable ______ loss.
A splint is a device used to stabilize teeth with significant but stable ______ loss.
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What are the types of splints?
What are the types of splints?
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What are the potential complications of splinting?
What are the potential complications of splinting?
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What are the types of splints that can be used in periodontal treatment?
What are the types of splints that can be used in periodontal treatment?
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Types of splints include composite, glass-fibre cord, stainless steel, adhesive cast splint, and ______-formed.
Types of splints include composite, glass-fibre cord, stainless steel, adhesive cast splint, and ______-formed.
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What are the options when a splinted tooth develops untreatable periodontitis?
What are the options when a splinted tooth develops untreatable periodontitis?
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What are the potential complications of splinting in periodontal treatment?
What are the potential complications of splinting in periodontal treatment?
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Potential complications of splinting include plaque retention, caries, reduced patient ______, occlusal overloading, and devitalization.
Potential complications of splinting include plaque retention, caries, reduced patient ______, occlusal overloading, and devitalization.
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What are the options when a splinted tooth develops untreatable periodontitis?
What are the options when a splinted tooth develops untreatable periodontitis?
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When a splinted tooth develops untreatable periodontitis, options include removing the splint and extracting the tooth or constructing a new splint incorporating the ______.
When a splinted tooth develops untreatable periodontitis, options include removing the splint and extracting the tooth or constructing a new splint incorporating the ______.
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What is the biological width?
What is the biological width?
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Study Notes
- Crown margins can be supra-gingival, beneath free marginal gingiva, or encroaching on biological width.
- Choice of crown margin position depends on aesthetics, clinical crown height, and periodontal health.
- Crown lengthening surgery is indicated for access to subgingival issues or inadequate crown height.
- Provisional replacement of anterior teeth during periodontal treatment can be done with acrylic RPD, resin retained bridge, or Essix retainer.
- When considering a periodontally-involved tooth as an abutment, factors to consider include inflammation, attachment loss, mobility, position in arch, number of teeth to be replaced, occlusion, and patient factors.
- Occlusal adjustment may be indicated as part of periodontal therapy if a clear occlusal interference is identified.
- A splint is a device used to stabilize teeth with significant but stable attachment loss.
- Types of splints include composite, glass-fibre cord, stainless steel, adhesive cast splint, and vacuum-formed.
- Potential complications of splinting include plaque retention, caries, reduced patient awareness, occlusal overloading, and devitalization.
- When a splinted tooth develops untreatable periodontitis, options include removing the splint and extracting the tooth or constructing a new splint incorporating the tooth.
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Description
This quiz will test your knowledge on periodontal therapy and the different techniques used to stabilize and treat teeth with attachment loss. You will learn about crown margins, provisional replacements for anterior teeth, factors to consider when using periodontally-involved teeth as abutments, the use of splints, and potential complications associated with splinting. This quiz is designed to help you understand the various aspects of periodontal therapy and how to choose the best treatment options for your patients.
