National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam

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Which kinds of drugs influence periodontal treatment planning?

  1. Aspirin, Paracetamol, Morphine, Amoxicillin

  2. Insulin, Cortisone, Nitroglycerin, Dicumarol

  3. Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium, Ibuprofen

  4. Fluoride, Lidocaine, Penicillin, Antihistamine

The correct answer is: Insulin, Cortisone, Nitroglycerin, Dicumarol

Context Periodontal treatment planning refers to planning for the treatment of gum disease. Since gum disease is a chronic inflammatory condition, it is important to consider the use of drugs that can influence inflammation and healing during treatment planning. Out of the four choices, B is the only one that contains drugs that can influence periodontal treatment planning. Insulin is used to control diabetes, which can affect healing and response to treatment. Cortisone is a corticosteroid which can control inflammation, while Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator that can help promote blood flow to gum tissues. Dicumarol is an anticoagulant, which may need to be managed during periodontal procedures. On the other hand, options A, C, and D contain drugs that do not significantly influence periodontal treatment planning. Aspirin, Paracetamol,

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