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The absence of adequate drainage in a periodontal pocket may result in
abscess formation.Released Written Exam book 1 2006
For an otherwise healthy patient, with an acute localized periodontal abscess, initial treatment must include
scaling and root planing.Released Written Exam book 1 2006
When using the periodontal probe to measure pocket depth, the measurement is taken from the
base of the pocket to the crest of the free gingivaReleased Written Exam book 1 2006
The placement of a retentive pin in the
proximal regions of posterior teeth would
MOST likely result in periodontal
ligament perforation in the
mesial of a mandibular first molar.
NDEB released questions set 1
Which of the following tests is most useful in differentiating between an acute apical abscess and an acute periodontal abscess?
Pulp vitality.NDEB released questions set 1
Tooth mobility may be due to
1. excessive occlusal force.
2. decreased osseous support.
3. periodontal abscess.
4. gingival inflammation.
(1) (2) (3)
NDEB released questions set 1
Which of the following should be considered when assessing the difficulty of removal of an impacted mandibular third molar?
1. angulation.
2. root width.
3. depth in the alveolus.
4. periodontal ligament space.
All of the above.
NDEB released questions set 1
The apical region of a non-vital tooth with a deep carious lesion may radiographically show
1. widening of the periodontal space.
2. loss of lamina dura.
3. a circumscribed radiolucency.
4. calcification of the periodontal membrane.
(1) (2) (3)
NDEB released questions set 2
Which of the following radiographic findings are attributable to trauma from occlusion?
1. Widening of the periodontal ligament space.
2. Vertical destruction of the interdental septum.
3. Widening of the lamina dura.
4. Narrowing in width of the periodontal ligament space.
(1) (2) (3)
NDEB released questions set 2
In the early stage, a periapical abscess can be differentiated from a lateral periodontal abscess by
response of pulp to electrical stimulation.NDEB released questions set 2
In the restoration of the proximal surfaces of posterior teeth, periodontal involvement is most likely to develop when the restoration
has an inadequate contactNDEB released questions part 2 set 1
Radiographs of a periodontally related osseous defect can be used to confirm the
presence of a furcation involvementNDEB released questions part 2 set 1
Subgingival plaque in deep periodontal pockets consists primarily of
gram-negative microorganismsNDEB released questions part 2 set 1
During periodontal disease activity, the loss of clinical attachment
precedes alveolar bone loss.NDEB released questions part 2 set 2
Which of the following types of bone contain the insertions of the periodontal ligament fibres?
Bundle.NDEB released questions part 2 set 2

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