Which of the Following Would Be the BEST Indicator of Treatment

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the BEST indicator of treatment success at the re-evaluation appointment 4 to 6 weeks following initial periodontal therapy?

• A)Relatively free of plaque biofilm
• B)Stable periodontal probing depths
• C)Absence of gingival inflammation and bleeding
• D)No re-formed dental calculus deposits

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Definitions:

Mean

The average value of a data set, calculated by adding up all the numbers in the set and then dividing by the count of the numbers.

Confidence Interval

A spectrum of values, from sample measurements, that is anticipated to capture the value of a hidden population parameter.

Standard Error

A statistical measure that describes the distribution of sample means around the population mean, indicating the accuracy of a sample mean as an estimate of the population mean.

Confidence Interval

A range of values, derived from sample statistics, that likely contains the true value of an unknown population parameter.