While using a periodontal probe to measure the depth of the periodontal pocket the pocket is measured from 1) Free gingival margin to the cementoenamel junction 2) Junctional epithelium to the free gingival margin 3) Base of pocket to the cementoenamel junction 4) Base of pocket to mucogingival junction
PeriodonticsAnswer: 2
Alveolar bone is 1) Compact bone 2) Cancellous bone 3) Spongy bone 4) None of the above
PeriodonticsAnswer: 1
An advanced diagnostic technique which has been suggested as an alternative to culture methods is 1. Phase contrast microscopy 2. Direct immunofluorescence 3. Latex agglutination 4. None of the above
PeriodonticsAnswer: 1
The operator position to perform scaling mandibular right posterior extent on lingual aspect is 1) Front position 2) Left side of the patient 3) Right side of the patient 4) Back position
PeriodonticsAnswer: 1
Which of the following is a contraindication of gingivectomy? 1) Elimination of pocket deep to mucogingival junction 2) Elimination of gingival enlargement due to dilantin 3) Elimination of suprabony periodontal abscess 4) All of the above
PeriodonticsAnswer: 1
Bleeding on probing will tell us the 1) Gingival health of a child 2) Status of gingival health on the day of examination 3) 7 days after prophylaxis 4) 14 days after prophylaxis
PeriodonticsAnswer: 2
Which of the following flap technique does not eliminate pocket depth and hence cannot increase the width of keratinised gingiva 1. Modified Widman flap 2. Undisplaced flap 3. Apically displaced flap 4. All of the above
PeriodonticsAnswer: 1
Tissue changes occuring in teeth no longer in function is 1) Widening of periodontal ligament 2) Increased trabeculation 3) Cemental atrophy 4) All of the above
