The Significance of Probing Depth Measurements Is That It Provides

question 30

Multiple Choice

The significance of probing depth measurements is that it provides the millimeter:

• A) Amount of recession
• B) Depth of the periodontal pocket
• C) Amount of clinical attachment loss (CAL)
• D) Amount of loss of support for the tooth

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Definitions:

Primary Amine

Primary amines are organic compounds containing an amino group (-NH2) attached to a primary carbon atom, involved in a wide range of chemical reactions.

Nitrogen Atom

The basic unit of nitrogen, an element with an atomic number of 7, and essential for life as a constituent of amino acids and nucleic acids.

Organic Compound

A chemical compound containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, possibly alongside other elements, usually found in living organisms.

Butylamine

A primary amine with the formula C4H9NH2, used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other chemicals.