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Periodontal Health & Diseases –

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Gingivitis is the earliest stage of periodontal disease.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Periodontitis causes irreversible damage to supporting bone and tissue.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Polishing counts as a dental cleaning and can be billed as such.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Periodontal disease only affects older adults.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of the following is a symptom of periodontal disease?

a)

Inflamed gums

b)

Strong gums

c)

White enamel spots

d)

None of the above

6.

Which of these is the most significant risk factor for periodontal disease?

a)

Poor diet

b)

Smoking

c)

Stress

d)

Lack of sleep

7.

What bacteria-related factor can cause periodontal disease?

a)

Plaque, calculus, tartar

b)

Toothpaste

c)

Fluoride

d)

Vitamins

8.

Which of the following is a reversible condition?

a)

Gingivitis

b)

Periodontitis

c)

Bone loss

d)

Tooth loss

9.

Which disease weakens the immune system and increases risk of periodontal infections?

a)

Flu

b)

AIDS

c)

Asthma

d)

Arthritis

10.

A patient presents with bad breath, gum pain, and loose teeth. They most likely have:

a)

Gingivitis

b)

Periodontitis

c)

Flu

d)

Tooth eruption

11.

Which of these is NOT a common treatment for periodontal disease?

a)

Scaling and root planing

b)

Antibiotic gels

c)

Bone grafts

d)

Teeth whitening

12.

The dental code D1110 refers to:

a)

Scaling and root planing

b)

Prophylaxis cleaning

13.

Which procedure is used for 'gross removal' of plaque and tartar?

a)

Polishing

b)

Full mouth debridement

c)

Whitening

d)

Gingival graft

14.

What is another name for scaling and root planing?

a)

Polishing

b)

Deep cleaning

c)

Brushing

d)

Whitening

15.

Which antiseptic rinse is commonly prescribed for periodontal care but can stain teeth?

a)

Listerine

b)

Chlorhexidine

c)

Hydrogen peroxide

d)

Baking soda

16.

Which medication is an antiseptic chip?

a)

Perio Chip

b)

Arestin

c)

Perio Gel

d)

Chlorhexidine

17.

Which medication is an antibiotic microsphere?

a)

Perio Chip

b)

Arestin

c)

Perio Gel

d)

Chlorhexidine

18.

Which surgical procedure covers exposed roots?

a)

Bone graft

b)

Gingival graft

c)

Flap surgery

d)

Prophylaxis cleaning