HOST MODULATION AND THERAPY

Host modulation therapy aims to:

• a) Eliminate pathogenic bacteria

• b) Modify the host response to periodontal infection

• c) Promote tissue healing

• d) Remove calculus and plaque

Which of the following medications is commonly used for host modulation therapy in periodontics?

• a) Antibiotics

• b) Analgesics

• c) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

• d) Antiseptics

Which of the following is a primary target for host modulation therapy?

• a) Gingival inflammation

• b) Alveolar bone loss

• c) Dental plaque

• d) Tooth mobility

Which of the following is NOT a potential mechanism of action for host modulation agents in periodontics?

• a) Inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines

• b) Stimulation of osteoblastic activity

• c) Reduction of collagen degradation

• d) Elimination of bacterial biofilms

Which host modulation agent has been extensively studied and used in periodontics?

• a) Doxycycline

• b) Acetaminophen

• c) Chlorhexidine

• d)Ibuprofen