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Which of the following is a complication of necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis?
Which of the following is a complication of necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis?
- Dental caries
- Chronic periodontitis
- Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (correct)
- Gingival recession
What is the initial site of ulceration in necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis?
What is the initial site of ulceration in necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis?
- The periodontal ligament
- The tip of the interdental papilla (correct)
- The entire interdental papilla
- The adjacent soft tissue
What is the primary cause of pain in necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis?
What is the primary cause of pain in necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis?
- Accumulation of necrotic debris
- Spontaneous hemorrhage
- Fetid odor
- Exquisite pain is a primary symptom (correct)
What is the term used to describe the spread of necrotizing infection to the skin of the face?
What is the term used to describe the spread of necrotizing infection to the skin of the face?
Which of the following is a recommended treatment option for necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis?
Which of the following is a recommended treatment option for necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis?
What is a risk factor for the development of gingivitis?
What is a risk factor for the development of gingivitis?
What is the primary cause of plaque-related gingivitis?
What is the primary cause of plaque-related gingivitis?
What are the two mineralized connective tissues that make up the periodontium?
What are the two mineralized connective tissues that make up the periodontium?
What is the term for the inflammation of the gingiva limited to the soft tissues that surround the teeth?
What is the term for the inflammation of the gingiva limited to the soft tissues that surround the teeth?
What is the name of the periodontal disease characterized by rapid destruction of the periodontium?
What is the name of the periodontal disease characterized by rapid destruction of the periodontium?
What is the term for the gum tissue that is enlarged or overgrown?
What is the term for the gum tissue that is enlarged or overgrown?
What is the name of the periodontal disease associated with HIV infection?
What is the name of the periodontal disease associated with HIV infection?
What is a common feature of gingivitis that can occur even with mild local stimulation?
What is a common feature of gingivitis that can occur even with mild local stimulation?
Which of the following systemic factors is associated with gingivitis?
Which of the following systemic factors is associated with gingivitis?
What is the primary location of inflammation in marginal gingivitis?
What is the primary location of inflammation in marginal gingivitis?
Which of the following local factors can contribute to the development of gingivitis?
Which of the following local factors can contribute to the development of gingivitis?
What is the primary goal of treating chronic gingivitis?
What is the primary goal of treating chronic gingivitis?
What is the characteristic appearance of the gingiva in chronic gingivitis?
What is the characteristic appearance of the gingiva in chronic gingivitis?
