Treatment of periodontal emergencies quizz

In the management of Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG), which of the following procedures is contraindicated during the first visit?

• Superficial debridement of pseudomembrane

• Use of topical anaesthetics for comfort

• Subgingival scaling and curettage

• Warm water irrigation of the lesions

A patient with moderate ANUG presents with fever and submandibular lymphadenopathy. The drug of choice is:

• Amoxicillin 500 mg every 6 hours for 10 days

• Tetracycline 250 mg every 12 hours for 5 days

• Topical chlorhexidine rinse only

• Prednisolone 20 mg daily for 7 days

In the management of Acute Pericoronitis, the immediate treatment during the acute phase is:

• Extraction of the involved tooth

• Establishing drainage and irrigation of the pericoronal flap

• Periodontal flap surgery

• Scaling and root planing of all quadrants

Which of the following is the first-line antiviral drug for Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis when diagnosed within 3 days of onset?

• Acyclovir

• Valganciclovir

• Metronidazole

• Chlorhexidine

A 25-year-old presents with acute pain, localized swelling on gingiva, and pus discharge on probing. The pulp vitality test is positive. This condition most likely represents:

• Pulpal abscess

• Periodontal abscess

• Gingival cyst

• Periapical granuloma

The initial management of an acute periodontal abscess involves:

• Immediate tooth extraction

• Establishing drainage through the pocket or incision

• Root canal therapy

• Antibiotics alone without drainage