case history

Which of the following is true regarding the classification of gingival recession?

• A) Recession Class I indicates that the recession does not extend to the mucogingival junction.
  

• B) Recession Class II indicates that the recession extends beyond the mucogingival junction but does not involve the interproximal area.
  

• C) Recession Class III involves loss of interdental attachment but does not reach the mucogingival junction.
  

• D) Recession Class IV is characterized by recession that is limited to the facial surface only.

When assessing tooth mobility in a periodontal case history, which of the following classifications refers to a tooth that has noticeable movement but does not exceed 1mm of horizontal displacement?

• A) Class I
  

• B) Class II
  

• C) Class III
  

• D) Class IV

During a periodontal examination, a furcation involvement of Class II is noted. This means:

• A) The furcation is fully involved, with the loss of bone in all directions.
  

• B) There is partial loss of bone in the furcation, but it is not through-and-through.
  

• C) The furcation is clinically inaccessible.
  

• D) There is no furcation involvement.

What does the term "fremitus" refer to in periodontal assessment?

• A) The presence of mobility in a tooth when tapping it lightly
  

• B) The palpable or visible movement of a tooth when the patient taps their teeth together
  

• C) The measurement of periodontal pocket depth
  

• D) The degree of gingival recession present on the tooth

Why is it important to assess the presence of a frenum attachment during a periodontal examination?

• A) A frenum attachment that is too tight may contribute to gingival recession and interfere with proper tooth eruption.
  

• B) The frenum is irrelevant to periodontal health.
  

• C) The frenum can only impact the aesthetics of the smile.
  

• D) A frenum attachment is only assessed in orthodontic treatments, not periodontics.