FCPS Part 1 - Dental Surgery — Periodontics MCQs
Practice 3 Periodontics past-paper MCQs for FCPS Part 1 - Dental Surgery, each with a detailed explanation and reference. Try free samples below, then start a full quiz.
Periodontics is a core part of the FCPS Part 1 - Dental Surgery syllabus. HighYield's Periodontics question bank collects 3MCQs modelled on real past papers, so you practise the exact style and difficulty you'll face on exam day. Every question comes with a worked explanation and a subject reference, so you learn why an answer is right — not just which option to pick.
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Sample Periodontics Questions
A patient is diagnosed with periodontal disease. Which imaging modality is most commonly used to obtain an overall assessment of alveolar bone levels across both arches?
- A.Orthopantomogram (OPG)
- B.Digital subtraction radiography
- C.Occlusal radiograph
- D.Cone beam CT limited to a single tooth
A lower premolar requires root canal treatment plus additional crown lengthening because a fracture line extends subgingivally and invades the biologic width. Which technique is most appropriate?
- A.Surgical crown lengthening with osseous recontouring (apically repositioned flap)
- B.Gingivectomy alone, without any bone recontouring
- C.Soft tissue laser recontouring alone, without addressing the bone level
- D.Orthodontic extrusion only, with no surgical component
A 45-year-old male presents with tooth discoloration and caries below the gum line. He is diagnosed with root caries. Which of the following is the most important predisposing factor?
- A.Age
- B.Smoking
- C.Poor oral hygiene
- D.Root surface exposure
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