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Which of the following is a sign of stage IV periodontitis according to the 2018 classification system?
Which of the following is a sign of stage IV periodontitis according to the 2018 classification system?
- Attachment loss reaching the middle third of the root
- Loss of posterior support and/or flaring of anterior teeth
- Tooth migration and drifting
- All of the above (correct)
What is the main difference between stage III and stage IV periodontitis according to the 2018 classification system?
What is the main difference between stage III and stage IV periodontitis according to the 2018 classification system?
- The severity of periodontal inflammation
- The presence of tooth migration and drifting
- The need for complex rehabilitation (correct)
- The extent of attachment loss
Why is a differential diagnosis important in the case of masticatory dysfunction?
Why is a differential diagnosis important in the case of masticatory dysfunction?
- To identify the presence of periodontitis
- To avoid tooth loss
- To determine the cause of the dysfunction (correct)
- To decide on the appropriate treatment plan
