PO-D4

The sequence of treatment planning in periodontics is designed primarily to:

Which of the following is the best indicator of successful non-surgical periodontal therapy?

Which of the following statements correctly describe the phases and sequencing of periodontal therapy?

(Multiple Correct Answers)

The systemic phase focuses on identifying and stabilizing medical conditions that may influence periodontal treatment outcomes.
The initial (Phase I) therapy includes oral hygiene instruction, scaling and root planing, and elimination of local irritants.
The corrective (Phase II) phase should be performed before initial therapy to eliminate pockets surgically.
The restorative (Phase III) phase is initiated only after periodontal health and stability have been achieved.
The maintenance (Phase IV) phase aims to prevent recurrence of disease through periodic reevaluation and reinforcement of plaque control.

A 60-year-old diabetic patient presents with periodontitis. The first step in treatment planning should be:

Which of the following bacteria are correctly classified according to their Socransky microbial complexes?

(Multiple Correct Answers)

Which of the following teeth generally have the poorest prognosis in periodontal therapy due to anatomy?

The primary colonizers of the dental plaque biofilm are typically:

Which of the following correctly describe the types of periodontal prognosis?

(Multiple Correct Answers)

Good prognosis – adequate bone support and patient cooperation ensure tooth stability.
Fair prognosis – up to 25% attachment loss and class I furcation involvement that can be maintained.
Hopeless prognosis – 50% bone loss with class II or III furcation involvement and limited access for plaque control.
Questionable prognosis – severe attachment loss, poor crown-to-root ratio, mobility > 2, and inaccessible furcation involvement.
Poor prognosis – tooth cannot be maintained in health, comfort, or function and should be extracted

The most effective method for plaque removal is: