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All of the following local contributing factors are oral conditions that increase an individual’s susceptibility to periodontal infection in individual teeth or surfaces of a tooth except one. 

Considering implants, this condition is diagnosed as more advanced inflammation with deeper pocketing and radiographic evidence of bone loss.

Which phase of the periodontal treatment plan does the hygienist not get involved with?

Which of the following is not a foundational element of evidence-based care?

The PICO process is a tool for formulating a question.  The “C” in PICO stands for?

Gingivitis is distinguished from periodontitis by which of the following characteristics?

Localized pus that forms around periodontal tissues is termed a(n)

It is possible for a patient to have gingivitis that is not caused by bacterial plaque.  Gingivitis can be caused from an allergic reaction or fungal infection. 

A thin, bacteria-free membrane that forms on surface of the tooth during late stages of eruption is the definition of what?

The presence of calculus increases biofilm retention. Controlling disease in the presence of biofilm and calculus is difficult.