The pattern of bone destruction in periodontitis is determined by 1) Depth of the pockets 2) Suppuration 3) Pathway of inflammation 4) Composition of plaque
PeriodonticsAnswer: 3
The maximum resistance to occlusal forces (or) which resist forces along long axis is given by 1) Transseptal fibres 2) Oblique fibres 3) Circular fibres 4) Apical fibres
PeriodonticsAnswer: 2
An inflammation progresses content of mucopolysaccharides and acid phosphatase in the tissue 1) Both increase 2) Both decrease 3) Increase in acid phosphatase & decrease in mucopolysacharides 4) None of the above
PeriodonticsAnswer: 3
Common clinical sign of occlusal trauma 1) Tooth mobility 2) Fractures of cusps 3) Resorption of alveolar ridge 4) Widening of PD ligament
PeriodonticsAnswer: 1
Lateral displaced flap is most successful if the recession is 1) Narrow and short 2) Narrow and long 3) Short and wide 4) Wide and long
PeriodonticsAnswer: 2
Periodontitis in the absence of bacteria can be seen in 1. Pregnancy due to hormonal imbalance 2. Diabetes due to hormonal imbalance 3. Juvenile periodontitis due to chemotactic defect of neutrophils 4. None of the above
PeriodonticsAnswer: 4
Gingivoplasty is more likely to be useful in 1. ANUG 2. Juvenile periodontitis 3. Desquamative gingivitis 4. All of the above
PeriodonticsAnswer: 1
In a deep pocket of 6 mm, calculus is found only as a thin ring at apical third. It may be due to 1) Calculus formation occurs only at bottom of the pocket 2) Fracture and dislodgement of enamel part of calculus 3) Both A and B 4) None of the above
