Periodontal Surgery and Post-Scaling Evaluation

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What is the primary reason for periodontal surgery in cases where non-surgical therapy is insufficient?

To reduce the pocket depth to 3mm
To remove plaque and calculus
To accelerate the healing process
To improve accessibility for plaque and calculus removal (correct)

What is the minimum time recommended before reevaluation after scaling and root planning?

2 weeks
8 weeks
6 weeks
4 weeks (correct)

Why is it essential to control active inflammation before restorative treatment?

To ensure successful long-term restorative outcomes (correct)
To prevent disease transmission
To reduce patient discomfort
To comply with dental regulations

What is the suggested sequence of treatment when non-surgical periodontal therapy is insufficient?

Periodontal surgery followed by orthodontic therapy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preparing the periodontium before restorative treatment?

To ensure successful long-term restorative outcomes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary rationale for establishing stable gingival margins before tooth preparation?

To allow for a more predictable restorative and esthetic result (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of periodontal surgery in the pre-prosthetic phase?

To manage mucogingival problems and preserve the ridge after tooth extraction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not resolving inflammation before restorative therapy?

Increased tooth mobility and discomfort (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of treatment for periodontal disease management?

Emergency treatment, extraction of hopeless teeth, scaling and root planning, reevaluation, periodontal surgery, adjunctive orthodontic therapy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the periodontium in maintaining periodontal health?

It acts as a structural defense factor against restorative and orthodontic therapy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason surgical periodontal correction is performed before orthodontic treatment?

To allow for the advantages of positive bone changes that orthodontic tooth movement could provide (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of gingival augmentation in pre-prosthetic periodontal surgery?

Root coverage for purposes of comfort and esthetics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended period of healing after soft tissue grafting procedures before initiating restorative dentistry?

At least 2 months (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of removing secondary local etiological factors in periodontal disease management?

To prevent the loss of bone on adjacent teeth (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of treatment for managing periodontal disease?

Emergency treatment, extraction of hopeless teeth, oral hygiene measures, scaling and root planning, reevaluation, periodontal surgery (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for pre-prosthetic periodontal surgery?

Before restoration for prosthetic reasons (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would oral hygiene measures be insufficient for periodontal disease management?

When periodontal pockets are deeper than 5mm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of extraction of hopeless teeth in periodontal disease management?

To prevent the loss of bone on adjacent teeth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary tool used in scaling and root planning for periodontal disease management?

Ultrasonic device (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of emergency treatment in periodontal disease management?

To control acute infections (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of alveolar ridge reconstruction after tooth loss?

To provide adequate anatomic dimensions for both pontic and implant placement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of crown lengthening in patients with excessive gingival display?

To esthetically correct gummy smile (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of reconstruction is required for larger defects or sites receiving dental implants?

Hard + soft tissue reconstruction (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a indication for functional crown lengthening?

Excessive gingival display or gingival overgrowth (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of treatment that involves pre-prosthetic periodontal surgery, followed by alveolar ridge reconstruction and then bone + soft tissue augmentation before implant placement?

Pre-prosthetic periodontal surgery, followed by alveolar ridge reconstruction and then bone + soft tissue augmentation before implant placement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a modified ridge-lap pontic design?

It allows for better oral hygiene access on the facial aspect of the ridge (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for managing the interproximal embrasures during restorative treatment?

The size and shape of the gingival embrasure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not respecting the biologic width during restorative treatment?

Inflammation and tissue damage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of crown lengthening during periodontal surgery?

To create a biologic width for the restoration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rationale for integrating orthodontic therapy into periodontal disease management?

To enhance the overall health and integrity of the periodontium (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum distance required from the restoration margin to the alveolar bone crest?

3 mm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of gingival inflammation?

Subgingival debris (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum amount of keratinized attached gingiva required to protect the attachment?

2 mm (C) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the papillary height?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers