Periodontal Disease

What is one of the functions of fats in the human body?

to regulate body temperature
to aid in muscular movement (correct)
to dissolve minerals and vitamins
to form blood clots

What is the role of HDL in the human body?

to aid in the absorption of vitamins
to increase cholesterol levels
to aid in the formation of blood clots
to lower cholesterol levels (correct)

What is the purpose of antioxidants in the human body?

to aid in the absorption of minerals
to regulate body temperature
to increase the risk of cancer
to prevent or slow damage to cells (correct)

What is the recommended daily intake of water for males?

125 oz (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of fat-soluble vitamins?

they are stored in body fat (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common disease that is also the easiest to treat and control?

Gingivitis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the destruction of the periodontal pocket as the disease progresses?

Periodontitis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of radiographs in the diagnosis of periodontal disease?

To show any bone loss (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of dental public health in preventing dental disease?

To provide oral health assessment and assurance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of age on the enamel of teeth?

It becomes darker and develops cracks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of age on the vitality of dentin?

It decreases greatly (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of fluoride in preventing tooth decay?

To strengthen enamel making it more acid resistant (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the application of fluorides by a dental professional?

Professional fluoride application (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a plaque control program?

To control plaque and prevent tooth decay (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of interdental aids in oral hygiene?

To clean between large or open interdental spaces (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by rapid growth of immature leukocytes?

Leukemia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common symptom of early stages of oral cancer?

No symptoms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of radiation caries?

Lack of saliva induced by radiation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with an imbalance of oral flora after antibiotics administration?

Black hairy tongue (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the condition where the body cannot absorb B12?

Pernicious anemia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the radiation-induced decrease in blood supply to the bones in the jaw?

Osteoradionecrosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why patients should have teeth extracted before commencing radiation therapy?

To reduce the risk of jaw fracturing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of oral papilloma in immunocompromised individuals?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Kaposi sarcoma oral lesions?

They appear as multiple bluish, blackish, reddish blotches (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common oral manifestation of herpes zoster in immunocompromised patients?

Blisters (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant indicator of early AIDS status?

Hairy leukoplakia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an initial sign of the progression from HIV to AIDS?

Candidiasis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common manifestation of HIV in the oral cavity?

Superimposed rampant progressive periodontitis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why HIV patients develop gum disease more easily?

Low immunity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benign bony growth that projects outward from the surface of a bone?

Exostosis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the abnormal wearing away of tooth surface due to repetitive habits?

Abrasion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of micrognathia in the mandible?

Class II malocclusion (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the involuntary gnashing, grinding, and clenching of teeth?

Bruxism (A) Signup and view all the answers