ANDY PERIO BOARD REVIEW

Which of the following types of cells are responsible for resorption of cementum and bone in orthodontic tooth movement?

• osteoclasts

• cementoclasts

After bacterial virulence is established and the periodontal lesion is initiated, which is the first inflammatory cell to respond?

• plasma cells

• neutrophils

Gingival tissue enlargement is a common side effect of:

• local anesthestics

• calcium channel blockers

The periodontal ligament fiber group that runs from the cementum to the crestal bone is termed:

• apical

• alveolar crest

Gingivitis and periodontitis share all of the following characteristics EXCEPT one.

• pocket formation

• alveolar bone loss

Which of the following are characteristics of aggressive periodontitis?

• a long-standing inflammatory disease with periods of remission and exacerbation

• a degenerative disease of the periodontium initially characterized by bone loss in anterior teeth and first molars

Which type of periodontal disease is characterized by gray, sloughing tissue, pain, and spontaneous bleeding?

• pericoronitis

• necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

Tobacco use is associated with increased levels of periodontal disease. It has multiple systemic effects that altar the inflammatory process.

• both statements are true

• both statements are false

The most commonly found periodontal pathogen in chronic periodontitis is:

• Spirochetes

• red complex bacteria

Which one of the following differentiates subgingival plaque biofilm from supragingival plaque?

• gram-negative anaerobes predominate

• chromogenic bacteria influence the color