Periodontal Treatment Planning Quiz

Which of the following is *not* included in Phase I (non-surgical) periodontal therapy?

• Scaling and root planing

• Antimicrobial therapy

• Occlusal therapy

• Endodontic therapy

What is the primary objective of Phase I therapy in periodontal treatment?

• Surgical correction of periodontal defects

• Elimination of etiologic factors such as plaque and calculus

• Placement of dental implants

• Orthodontic realignment of teeth

Which of the following procedures is typically performed during Phase II (surgical) periodontal therapy?

• Oral hygiene instruction

• Scaling and root planing

• Periodontal flap surgery

• Placement of dental restorations

According to Merin's classification, which class is characterized by generally good results maintained reasonably well for one year or more, but with some negative factors present?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

In Merin's classification, which class indicates generally poor results after periodontal therapy and/or several negative factors?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

What is the recommended recall interval for patients classified as Class A in Merin's classification?

• Every 6 months

• Every 4-6 months

• Every 3-4 months

• Every 2 months