Chapter 16 Quiz - Dental Quiz PDF

Chapter 16 quiz 1\. What is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults? Periodontal diseases are the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. 2\. Name the structures of the periodontium. The structures of the periodontium are gingivae, epithelial attachment, sulcus, periodontal ligaments, cementum,...

Chapter 16 quiz 1\. What is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults? Periodontal diseases are the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. 2\. Name the structures of the periodontium. The structures of the periodontium are gingivae, epithelial attachment, sulcus, periodontal ligaments, cementum, and alveolar bone. 3.Name two types of calculus. The two types of calculus are supragingival and subgingival. 4.What systemic diseases have a connection to periodontal disease? Periodontal disease may have connections to cardiovascular disease (including coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart attack), respiratory disease (including pneumonia), diabetes, and cancers. 5\. What are the four stages of periodontal disease? The four stages include, gingivitis, early periodontitis, moderate periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis. 6\. What are the signs of gingivitis? The signs of gingivitis include redness and swelling of the gingiva, bleeding from brushing and flossing, and changes in gingival contour. 7\. How is the severity of periodontal disease determined? The severity of the disease is determined by the peridontist or dental hygienist using a staging based on its severity and a grading system used to assess the rate of progression and how to respond to treatment. 8\. What specialist cares for a patient with periodontitis? The dentist and dental hygienist initially determine the stage gum disease, and the patient is referred to a periodontist for advanced periodontal disease. 9.What is the portion of the tooth that anchors the tooth to the bony socket with the attachments of the periodontal ligaments called? Cementum 10\. How many drugs cause the side effect xerostomia? More than 400 11\. Which of the following has been linked to alveolar bone loss? Estrogen loss 12\. What is a soft deposit on teeth that consists of bacteria and bacterial by-products called? Plaque 13\. What does the use of phenytoin, cyclosporine, and calcium channel blockers result in? Gingival enlargement 14\. What does the use of phenytoin, cyclosporine, and calcium channel blockers result in? 75% 15\. What is directly between the tooth and the free gingiva? The gingival sulcus