Continued apical migration of the Junctional epithelium indicates a:
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Site of active disease
collection of responses that protects the body against infections by bacteria, viruses,
fungi, toxins, and parasites
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Immune system
In health, the alveolar crest covers the cementoenamel junctions of the teeth.
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False
A patient's voluntary agreement to proposed treatment
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Informed consent
A polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) travels to an infection site, attaches to a
bacterium, ingests, and digests the unfortunate bacterium. The process of engulfing
and digesting microorganisms is termed:
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Phagocytes
In gingivitis, all of the following are histologic changes that can occur EXCEPT:
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There is loss of alveolar bone
Which of the following is NOT a treatment goal for a patient with periodontitis?
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Improve the aesthetics/appearance of the patient's teeth
Biologically active compounds secreted by cells that activate the body's immune
system are termed:
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Biochemical mediators
A sequential outline of the measures to be carried out by the dentist, the dental
hygienist, and the patient to eliminate disease and restore a healthy periodontal
environment is termed:
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Master periodontal treatment plan
Another name for lipopolysaccharides is
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