1. Which of the following has a direct effect on periodontal tissues in diabetes mellitus-associated gingivitis?Prostaglandins.Matrix metalloproteinases.Lipopolysaccharides.Proinflammatory cytokines.Question 1 of 20 2. Which sign or symptom is most common with a periodontal abscessDeep cariesSinus tract in mucosaSevere throbbing painVital toothQuestion 2 of 20 3. the finger rest established on tooth surfaces adjacent to the working areas is known aspalm up finger restcross arch fingerconventional finger restfinger on fingerQuestion 3 of 20 4. All of the following are examples of non eugenol packs exceptWonder packCyanoacrylatesCoe packTissue conditionersQuestion 4 of 20 5. The antigenic potential of allografts and xenografts may be suppressed bychemical treatmentfreezingradiationall of the aboveQuestion 5 of 20 6. The difference between gingivitis and periodontitis isradiographic changes are present only in periodontitis.changes in gingival colour are present only in periodontitis.radiographic changes are present only in gingivitis.changes in gingival colour are present only in gingivitis.Question 6 of 20 7. Bacteria in a biofilm communicate with each other.This phenomenon is calledCoaggregationCorncob formationTransformationQuorum sensingQuestion 7 of 20 8. Which of the following is available in the form of encapsulated microsphere:MinocyclineDoxycyclineTetracyclineMetronidazoleQuestion 8 of 20 9. The type of bone pressent in the interdental area isCancellousCorticalOsteophyticExophyticQuestion 9 of 20 10. MMPs most commonly associated with acute periodontitis isMMP-1MMP-3MMP-4MMP-2Question 10 of 20 11. lateral repositioning flap is done forgingival recessionhigh frenal attachmentincreasin width of attached gingivashallow vestibuleQuestion 11 of 20 12. Which of the following organisms is associated with juvenile PeriodontitisA.acetemcomitansS.sanguisB.forsythusPrevotellaQuestion 12 of 20 13. Infrabony defects occur most frequently inbundle bone.interseptal bone.cortical bone.cancellous bone.Question 13 of 20 14. Resective osseous surgery is best suited for periodontal sites withsevere intrabony defects.early to moderate bone loss.teeth with short roots.severe attachment loss.Question 14 of 20 15. Reattachment proceduresShould not be used where aesthetics are a prime considerationReduce pocket depth by establishing a long epithelium attachmentDecrease the width of attached gingivaReduce pocket depth by establishing reattachment of connective tissue fibersQuestion 15 of 20 16. Concentration of proteins in the sulcular fluid isNone of the aboveLess than that in the bloodMore than that in the bloodSame as that in the bloodQuestion 16 of 20 17. Chlorhexidine chip degrades in12-15 days1 month7-10 days15-20 daysQuestion 17 of 20 18. Junctional epithelium attaches to tooth surface byDesmosomes and external basal laminaHemidesmosomes and external elastic laminaDesmosomes and internal elastic laminaHemidesmosomes and internal basal laminaQuestion 18 of 20 19. In the treatment of an acute periodontal abscess, the most important first step is to _____.Prescribe hot salt mouth washesObtain drainagePrescribe systemic antibioticsReflect a periodontal flap surgeryQuestion 19 of 20 20. Example of soft tissue laserEr:YsGGDiodeNd:YagEr:Cr:YsGGQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...