40 Questions
What is the primary purpose of evaluating clinical parameters during SPT?
To prevent undertreatment or excessive overtreatment
What type of risk assessment evaluates the overall risk profile for recurrence of periodontitis?
Subject risk assessment
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Spider diagram for subject periodontal risk assessment?
Restorative treatment history
What type of risk assessment is concerned with the evaluation of a specific tooth?
Tooth risk assessment
Which of the following is an example of an environmental factor that contributes to periodontal risk assessment?
Cigarette smoking
What is reflected by the loss of more than 8 teeth?
Mandibular dysfunction
What is the major risk factor for periodontal disease in IL-1 genotype-positive patients?
Hyperreactivity
What is the threshold for moderate risk according to the subject periodontal risk assessment?
At least 2 parameters in the moderate category
What is considered a high-risk factor for periodontal disease?
Smoking more than 20 cigarettes per day
What is the primary factor in tooth risk assessment?
Mobility
According to the Guidelines of the American Academy of Periodontology (2006), when should a patient be referred to a periodontist?
When the extent and location of periodontal disease necessitates complex regenerative procedures
What is a key consideration when determining whether a patient's maintenance phase of therapy should be performed by a general practitioner or a specialist?
The level of risk for systemic diseases
According to the guidelines, what type of teeth should be referred to a periodontist?
Teeth with furcation lesions
What is a key factor in determining the need for referral to a periodontist?
The degree of risk to lose a tooth
What is a criterion for referral to a periodontist, according to the Guidelines of the American Academy of Periodontology (2006)?
Pockets ≥ 5mm or bone loss ≥ 50%
What is a common symptom of recurrence of periodontal disease?
Increased PPD
Which of the following is a main cause of recurrence of periodontal disease?
Inadequate restorations
What can lead to increased mobility in periodontal disease?
Occlusal trauma
What does the percentage of sites with bleeding on probing reflect?
Both A and B
What is a possible cause of recession in periodontal disease?
Tooth brush trauma
What is a common consequence of inadequate treatment in periodontal disease?
Increased bone loss
What is the significance of more than 8 residual pockets?
High risk for periodontal disease progression
What is the cut-off point for high risk in terms of percentage of sites with bleeding on probing?
> 25%
What does regular interference with the microbial ecosystem during periodontal maintenance do?
Obscure obvious associations with periodontal disease progression
What is the significance of a patient quitting smoking in terms of periodontal risk assessment?
Decreased risk of periodontal disease progression
What is the primary role of residual periodontal support in tooth risk assessment?
To evaluate the prognosis of an individual tooth
Which of the following clinical parameters is NOT used to evaluate periodontal disease activity?
Axial inclinations
What is the primary purpose of site risk assessment in periodontal therapy?
To identify sites to be instrumented during SPT
Which of the following is a systemic factor that contributes to periodontal risk assessment?
Genetic predisposition to periodontal disease
What is the primary role of BOP measurements in periodontal therapy?
To evaluate periodontal disease activity
What is the primary objective of subject risk assessment in periodontal therapy?
To determine the overall risk profile for recurrence of periodontitis
Which clinical parameter is most closely associated with site risk assessment?
Bleeding on probing (BOP)
What is the primary factor influencing tooth risk assessment?
Tooth mobility
How often should patients with a high risk of periodontal disease recurrence be recalled for maintenance therapy?
Every 3-4 months
What is the primary consideration when determining whether a patient's maintenance phase of therapy should be performed by a general practitioner or a specialist?
The patient's disease severity
What is the role of systemic and genetic factors in periodontal risk assessment?
They are modifiers of periodontal risk
What is the purpose of the Spider diagram in subject risk assessment?
To evaluate the patient's overall risk profile for recurrence of periodontitis
What is the primary objective of tooth risk assessment in periodontal therapy?
To evaluate the risk of tooth loss due to periodontal disease
What is the primary consideration when evaluating the need for referral to a periodontist?
The patient's disease severity
What is the role of bleeding on probing (BOP) in periodontal risk assessment?
It is a secondary risk factor for periodontal disease
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