Chapter 5

For a patient with plaque-induced gingivitis, the hygienist usually may expect to record any of the following probing depths, EXCEPT: Select one: A. 6 mm B. 4 mm C. 1 mm D. 3 mm

A. 6 mm

Healthy tissue consistency includes all of the following EXCEPT: Select one: A. Attached gingiva that attaches to underlying enamel B. Resists gentle pressure and springs back immediately C. Resilient (elastic) tissue that resists compression D. Stippled appearance may be evident on the surface of the attached gingiva

A. Attached gingiva that attaches to underlying enamel

Hygienists should be alert for signs of gingival inflammation. Which sign of inflammation usually is the FIRST sign seen clinically? Select one: A. Bleeding on gentle probing B. Changes in tissue color C. Changes in tissue contours D. Changes in tissue texture

A. Bleeding on gentle probing

As long as stippling is clinically present in maxillary anterior teeth, tissues are considered healthy even with slight bleeding upon probing. If there is no tissue stippling, tissues are unhealthy. Select one: A. Both statements are false B. The first statement is false; the second true C. The first statement is true; the second false D. Both statements are true

A. Both statements are false

Gingival papillae with a concave appearance are described as: Select one: A. Soft, spongy tissue B. Cratered papilla C. Blunted papilla D. Bulbous papilla

B. Cratered papilla

All of the following statements are considerations of healthy gingiva EXCEPT: Select one: A. Physiologic pigmentation B. Flaccid gingival margin C. Gingival margin apical to CEJ but no bleeding upon probing D. Flat papillae in area of diastema

B. Flaccid gingival margin

Which of the following statements is correct regarding gingival tissues for a patient who has received treatment for periodontitis and presents with generalized 4 mm of recession, blunted papillae, tissue pink in color and no bleeding on probing? Select one: A. Once a periodontitis diagnosis is given, tissues are never considered healthy B. In spite of the periodontal treatment, gingival tissues are healthy C. Tissues can't be considered healthy because of the generalized recession D. Tissues can't be considered healthy because of the blunted papillae

B. In spite of the periodontal treatment, gingival tissues are healthy

All of the following tissue descriptions describe gingivitis EXCEPT: Select one: A. Dark pink with irregular scalloped margins B. Light pink with scalloped margins C. Generalized light pink with localized area of redness in posterior interproximals D. Shiny pink with localized areas of cratered papillae

B. Light pink with scalloped margins

When describing the distribution of gingivitis, all of the following may be applied EXCEPT: Select one: A. Papillary B. Lingual C. Marginal D. Diffuse

B. Lingual

Increased fluid in inflamed gingival tissue can cause the tissue to be characterized by: Select one: A. Gingival tissue with blunted papillae B. Soft, spongy, and nonelastic tissue C. Tissue that is red to purplish-red in color D. Firm and fibrotic tissue

B. Soft, spongy, and nonelastic tissue

Which of the following statements best describes diffuse inflammation? Select one: A. Inflammation that includes the interdental papilla B. Inflammation that includes both the gingival margin and papilla C. Inflammation that includes the gingival margin, papilla, and attached gingiva D. Inflammation that includes the gingival margin, papilla, attached gingiva, and alveolar mucosa

C. Inflammation that includes the gingival margin, papilla, and attached gingiva

Healthy gingival tissue in the human population: Select one: A. May be pigmented B. May be various shades of pink C. Will have papilla that comes to a point and fill the space between teeth D. All of these

D. All of these

Gingival papillae that are enlarged and expand out of the interproximal spaces are described as: Select one: A. Blunted papilla B. Cratered papilla C. Soft, spongy tissue D. Bulbous papilla

D. Bulbous papilla

Gingivitis may cause tissue margins to move in what direction? Select one: A. Labial B. Apical C. Lateral D. Coronal

D. Coronal

Chronic gingival inflammation includes all of the following EXCEPT: Select one: A. Increased numbers of leukocytes attracted to the gingival tissues B. Increased blood flow to the gingival tissues C. Bleeding on gentle probing D. Increased bone loss

D. Increased bone loss