INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is true regarding the modified Widman flap?

Retains pocket lining
Flap is apically positioned
Supporting bone is removed via ostectomy
Pocket reduction is due to the reduction in edema

The correct answer is: Pocket reduction is due to the reduction in edema

The correct answer is D. Pocket reduction in the modified Widman flap technique is indeed primarily due to the reduction in edema. In the modified Widman flap procedure, the pocket lining is actually removed rather than retained (choice A is incorrect). The flap in the modified Widman technique is not apically positioned; instead, it is coronally positioned to allow for thorough debridement (choice B is incorrect). Supporting bone is not usually removed via ostectomy in the modified Widman flap, as the objective is to detoxify the root surface and preserve as much bone as possible (choice C is incorrect). The reduction in edema associated with the modified Widman flap leads to a decrease in the pocket depth, which contributes to the improvement in periodontal health.