10 Questions
What are the common clinical features shared by diseases like Necrotising Gingivitis?
Acute inflammatory process and presence of periodontal destruction
What is a characteristic oral sign of Necrotising Gingivitis?
Punched-out craterlike depressions at the crest of the interdental papillae
What is typically found covering the surface of the gingival crater in Necrotising Gingivitis?
Gray, pseudomembranous slough
Which of the following is a common feature in the patient's history with Necrotising Gingivitis?
Tobacco use and psychological stress
What could be the consequence of stress and immunosuppression in Necrotising Gingivitis?
Fetid odor and gingival hemorrhage
What happens to the surface pseudomembrane in some cases of Necrotising Gingivitis?
It disappears, exposing the red, shiny gingival margin
What is a potential consequence of even slight stimulation in Necrotising Gingivitis?
Spontaneous gingival hemorrhage
Which type of disease stage overlap has been suggested for conditions like Necrotising Gingivitis?
'Same disease' stages due to similar etiologies, clinical characteristics, and treatment options
'NG' is characterized by which of the following?
'Necrotising Gingivitis'
'Pseudomembranous slough' covering the gingival crater in NG can be described as:
'Sticky layer'
Test your knowledge on acute periodontal diseases, as defined by the American Academy of Periodontology. Explore conditions such as gingival abscess, periodontal abscess, necrotizing periodontal diseases, and more.
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