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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 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)
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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)
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Which of the following types of bone contain the insertions of the periodontal ligament fibres?
Bundle.NDEB released questions part 2 set 2
In an infrabony periodontal pocket, the tip of the periodontal probe is located
apical to the level of the alveolar crest.NDEB released questions part 2 set 2
A 52 year old patient presents with a limitation of mouth opening. The patient has loss of attached gingiva and multiple areas of gingival recession. A panoramic radiograph shows diffuse widening of the periodontal ligament. The most likely diagnosis is
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A bacterial enzyme capable of altering the ground substance of the periodontal ligament is
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Oral peripheral giant cell lesions of the periodontium are usually considered to be
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A patient complains of the discolouration of an unrestored maxillary central incisor. Radiographically, the pulp chamber and the root canal space are obliterated, there is no evidence of caries and the periodontal ligament space appears normal. An external bleaching procedure has not been successful. The most appropriate management would be to
fabricate a porcelain veneer.NDEB released questions part 2 set 4
Widening of the periodontal space is NOT seen radiographically in
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The most important diagnostic element in assessing the periodontal status of a patient is
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A patient complains of the discolouration of an upper central incisor. Radiographically, the pulp chamber and the root canal space are obliterated and the periodontal ligament space appears normal. The most appropriate treatment would be to
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A patient complains of the discolouration of an unrestored upper central incisor. Radiographically, the pulp chamber and the root canal space are obliterated, there is no evidence of caries and the periodontal ligament space appears normal. An external bleaching procedure has not been successful. The most appropriate treatment would be to
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