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B

A healthy gingival sulcus has a measurement of ___ mm or less and does not bleed when probed or brushed A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

C

All of the following describe local contributory factors of gingival disease EXCEPT: A. increase plaque deposition and retention B. inhibit plaque control C. directly initiate gingival inflammation D. contribute to the development of periodontitis

D

All of the following statements are true regarding lamina propria EXCEPT: A. made of connective tissue B. collagen fibers are the main fiber group C. contains the vascular supply for the gingiva D. located superficial to the basement membrane

E

Dental professionals have a responsibility of assessing gingival health. Which of the following steps are NOT taken after assessment has occurred? A. Document findings B. Discuss findings with patients C. Provide patients with appropriate recommendations D. Provide patient with appropriate care E. All of the above steps are taken after assessment has occurred

A

Nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium makes up all of the following parts of the oral cavity EXCEPT: A. attached gingiva B. alveolar mucosa C. lining mucosa D. col area

A

The interdental papilla becomes wider the more _____ the tooth. A. posterior B. anterior C. buccal D. lingual

C

The tissue of the alveolar mucosa can be described as all of the following except: A. dark B. soft C. thick D. loosely attached

assessment, diagnosis, planning, implentation, documentation, evaluation

What are the steps a dental professional is responsible for? (there are 6)

B

What part of the oral cavity forms a protective covering over the other components of the periodontium and protects against trauma? A. Dentin B. Gingiva C. Cementum D. PDL

C

Which of the following is not considered part of the gingival unit? A. free gingiva B. attached gingiva C. alveolar process D. alveolar mucosa

D

Which statement is false in regards to basic oral hygiene recommendations? A. a soft bristled toothrbush is the best manual brush to recommend to a healthy patient. B. A sulcular brushing method is the best method to recommend to a healthy patient. C. The best interproximal cleaning aid to recommend to a healthy patient with no special needs is floss. D. Waxed dental floss is the best type of floss for every person.