Bridgett is a 42-year-old accountant. She is a new patient to your office and presents today with pain on the lower left. The periodontal assessment reveals generalized bleeding on probing and probing depths that are less than 3 mm with the exception of the interproximal molar areas where 5 mm depths are noted. A review of the medical history reveals hypertension and diabetes for which she takes lisinopril and metformin. Her latest A1c was 8.6. Radiographs reveal 1 mm bone loss between the molars and a radiolucency at the apex of tooth 19. Which oral condition should be addressed first with this patient?

Tooth abrasion is typically located around which portion of the tooth?

Brushing with power toothbrushes uses ______ force than with manual toothbrushes.

Which is the most commonly used toothbrushing method?

Most periodontal diseases begin in the interdental col area. The col area connects the lingual and buccal papillae.

Which type of motivation is action initiated from an environmental source:

A toothbrush should be replaced

Which is the most commonly used device for removing oral biofilm?

A noncarious cervical lesion (NCCL) may be due to

The best way to clean a furcation is