CPD questions February 2023

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Article: Necrotising periodontal diseases: an update on classification and management

1. In the 2017 classification system, necrotising periodontal diseases (NPDs) are defined as:

A. necrotising gingivitis (NG)

B. necrotising periodontitis (NP)

C. necrotising stomatitis (NS)

D. all of the above

2. Which of the following is not one of the most common risk factors for NPD?

A. poor oral hygiene

B. smoking

C. stress

D. old age

3. Once a diagnosis of NG/NP has been made, it is essential to first begin by:

A. addressing the cause of the episode

B. prescribing antibiotics

C. referring to a secondary care setting

D. instigating aggressive full mouth scaling and polishing

4. In the acute phase of NPD:

A. mouthwash is ineffective and contraindicated

B. extractions are usually required

C. gentle debridement using a hand scaler or ultrasonic device is indicated

D. perversely, the patient is unlikely to complain of pain

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