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Periodontics - 3 Questions

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Periodontics
Drugs associated with gingival changes are
1) Phenytoin, cyclosporine and nifedipine
2) Nifedipine, ibuprofen and lignocaine
3) Cyclosporine, chlorine and iodine
4) None of the above

📝 Explanation:

Gingival changes, specifically gingival enlargement (overgrowth), are known side effects associated with several classes of medications. Phenytoin (an anticonvulsant), cyclosporine (an immunosuppressant), and nifedipine (a calcium channel blocker) are the three major drugs widely recognized for causing this condition.
Phenytoin induces gingival overgrowth in approximately 50% of patients.
Cyclosporine causes the condition in about 30% of patients.
Nifedipine and other calcium channel blockers have an incidence rate of around 10-20%.

2
Periodontics
Which of the following periodontal diseases does not have calculus:

1. ANUG.
2. Chronic adult periodontitis.
3. Juvenile periodontitis.
4. Periodontal abscess.

📝 Explanation:

Juvenile periodontitis, now referred to as localized aggressive periodontitis, is characterized by the loss of periodontal attachment and bone in adolescents and young adults, often without the presence of significant calculus. This distinguishes it from other forms of periodontitis, where calculus is typically present.

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Periodontics

Biobrane is a commercially available 
1. Root matrix protein
2. Biodegradable membrane
3. Bone graft material
4. Non-bone graft membrane

📝 Explanation:

Biobrane is a commercially available biodegradable membrane.

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