6 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a local factor that can cause infective gingivitis?
Hormone level alteration
Which of the following is NOT a local factor that can cause infective gingivitis?
Hormone level alteration
Which of the following diseases is NOT included in the differential diagnosis for granulomatous gingivitis?
Lupus
Which of the following diseases is NOT included in the differential diagnosis for granulomatous gingivitis?
Lupus
What is required for diagnosis of granulomatous gingivitis?
Biopsy-proven evidence
What is required for diagnosis of granulomatous gingivitis?
Biopsy-proven evidence
Study Notes
- Granulomatous gingivitis presents with multiple gingival overgrowth but good oral hygiene.
- Differential diagnosis includes Wegener’s disease, Crohn’s disease, Sarcoidosis, and Orofacial granulomatosis.
- Biopsy-proven evidence is required for diagnosis and treatment requires referral.
- Infective gingivitis has local and systemic underlying causes.
- Local factors include hyposalivation, mouth breathing, heavy smoking, alcoholism, and substance abuse.
- Infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses can also cause gingivitis.
- Systemic factors include immunocompromised or immunosuppression, hormone level alteration, malnutrition, recent illness, stress, and inadequate sleep.
- Hematological malignancy can mimic chronic hyperplastic gingivitis and requires CBCD results for evidence and referral for treatment.
- Phenytoin and drug-related gingival hyperplasia have specific clinical presentations and etiologies.
- Referral is necessary for treatment of all types of gingivitis.
Think you know all about gingivitis and its various types? Test your knowledge with this quiz! From granulomatous gingivitis to drug-related hyperplasia, this quiz covers it all. Learn about the differential diagnosis, local and systemic factors, and necessary steps for diagnosis and treatment. Challenge yourself and see how much you really know about gingivitis.
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