Oral Disease Pathogenesis - ICD

The proper angulation of a periodontal probe is 45º from the long axis of the tooth. 

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The proper angulation of a periodontal probe is parallel to the long axis of the tooth. 

What stage of gingival inflammation is the following scenario?

Beginning of collagen destruction by PGE and MMP, junctional epithelium has a loosened connection, all signs of gingivitis are present, and bacteria growth extends subgingivally. 

• Stage I 

• Stage II 

• Stage III 

• Stage IV 

• Periodontitis  

Osteoblasts create new bone and osteoclasts break down bone. True/False

• True

• False

2. At what stage of gingivitis inflammation do epithelium ridges begin to form? 

• Early Stage

• Established Stage

• Advanced Stage

• IDK, where is May 3rd?

Name one of the four white blood cells that mediate the host response.

What type of lesion is a patient with exposed root surface most likely to develop?

• Class I

• Class II

• Class V

• Lesion at the Spinal Trigeminal Tract (PTSD for y'all)