TCDHA PERIODONTICS MIDTERM EXAM

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TCDHA PERIODONTICS MIDTERM EXAM

UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT

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Leukemia-Associated Gingivitis - correct answer- An exaggerated inflammatory response to plaque resulting in increased bleeding and tissue enlargement

Pyogenic Granuloma - correct answer- pregnancy related mushroom-like growth, not cancerous or painful. usually regresses after giving birth

Diabetes-Associated Gingivitis - correct answer- inflammatory response of the gingiva to plaque aggravated by poorly controlled blood glucose levels

Medications Most Commonly Associated With Gingival Enlargement? - correct answer- Anticonvulsants, Calcium channel blockers, Immunosuppressants

Meticulous plaque control - correct answer- can reduce but will not eliminate gingival overgrowth.

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Ascorbic Acid-Deficiency Gingivitis - correct answer- An inflammatory response to dental plaque aggravated by chronically low ascorbic acid (vitamin C) levels

Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis? - correct answer- initial oral infection with the herpes simplex type-1 virus (HSV-1). form PAINFUL ulcers

Erythema Multiforme - correct answer- May be due to allergic reaction or infection.

Lichen Planus - correct answer- Disease of the skin and mucous membranes. Characterized by an itchy, swollen rash on the skin or in the mouth

Linear Gingival Erythema - correct answer- manifestation of immunosuppression. Does not respond well to improved oral self-care or professional therapy.

two flavor additives known to cause allergic reactions of the gingiva? - correct answer- Cinnamon and carvone

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Acute gingivitis - correct answer- short duration; resolves upon professional and good self-care.

Chronic gingivitis - correct answer- may exist for years without ever progressing to periodontitis; resolves upon professional and good self-care

peri-implant gingivitis - correct answer- inflammatory conditions affecting the soft and hard gum tissues around dental implants

Plaque-Induced Gingival diseases - correct answer- periodontal diseases involving inflammation of the gingiva in response to dental plaque

is plaque induced gingival disease reversible? - correct answer- yes, with good patient self-care

plaque-induced gingival disease radiographs? - correct answer- Reveal no changes in height or character of the bone

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