Question 14 (part 2) · LDEK · Periodontal diagnosis

Approximal Plaque Index according to Lange is determined:

1) in maxillary right quadrant – in interdental spaces from palatal side;
2) in maxillary right quadrant – in interdental spaces from vestibular side;
3) in mandibular right quadrant – in interdental spaces from vestibular side;
4) in mandibular right quadrant – in interdental spaces from lingual side;
5) in all quadrants both in maxilla and mandible – from the palatal/lingual and vestibular side.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3.
  2. B. 1,4.
  3. C. 2,3.
  4. D. 2,4.
  5. E. only 5.
Hint

In Lange's API the examined side alternates by quadrant: two quadrants are checked orally and the other two vestibularly.

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