Periodontal disease

What is the primary cause of periodontal disease?

• Poor oral hygiene
• Bacterial plaque metabolism
• Lack of exercise
• Excessive fluoride intake

What are the two main stages of periodontal disease mentioned in the text?

• Gingivitis and periodontitis

• Tooth sensitivity and root canal
• Gum recession and dental abscess

• Gingivitis and toothache

What can result from the loss of bone and fibers in advanced periodontal disease?

• Pathological tooth mobility

• Enamel erosion

• Gingivitis

• Dental abscesses

6. What is the acute manifestation of periodontal disease mentioned in the text?

• Gum swelling

• Dental abscess

• Toothache

• Tooth sensitivity

10. What is the reversible stage of periodontal disease?

• Periodontitis

• Dental abscess

• Gingivitis

• Tartar buildup

3. Periodontal pockets are formed due to the accumulation of dental plaque and calculus.

• True
• False

4. Dental calculus can create the deepening of periodontal pockets.

• true

• false

7. Periodontal disease is not a common cause of tooth loss in older people.

• False
• True

9. Gingivitis, as an early stage of periodontal disease, is irreversible even with proper treatment and good oral hygiene.

• False
• True

3. Periodontal pockets are spaces that form between the gums and the teeth in advanced stages of periodontal disease.

• True
• False