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What is one local risk factor that encourages plaque accumulation at a specific site?
What is one local risk factor that encourages plaque accumulation at a specific site?
- Prominent subgingival restoration margins (correct)
- Reduced salivary flow
- Antiepileptic medications
- High-dose oral contraceptives
What condition results from hyposalivation and leads to enhanced gingival inflammation?
What condition results from hyposalivation and leads to enhanced gingival inflammation?
- Gingival recessions
- Gingival hyperplasia
- Xerostomia (correct)
- Periodontal disease
Which medication is NOT commonly associated with gingival tissue enlargement?
Which medication is NOT commonly associated with gingival tissue enlargement?
- Aspirin (correct)
- Cyclosporine
- Phenytoin
- Nifedipine
What factor may influence whether an individual develops gingival enlargement from certain medications?
What factor may influence whether an individual develops gingival enlargement from certain medications?
Which of the following is a clinical condition associated with reduced salivary flow?
Which of the following is a clinical condition associated with reduced salivary flow?
What is a significant outcome for periodontal health in plaque-associated periodontal diseases?
What is a significant outcome for periodontal health in plaque-associated periodontal diseases?
Non-dental biofilm-induced gingival conditions primarily result from which factor?
Non-dental biofilm-induced gingival conditions primarily result from which factor?
What future research need is identified for gingival diseases and conditions?
What future research need is identified for gingival diseases and conditions?
Which condition is characterized by generalized fibrous gingival enlargement?
Which condition is characterized by generalized fibrous gingival enlargement?
What type of lesion is a pyogenic granuloma classified as?
What type of lesion is a pyogenic granuloma classified as?
Which pigmentation is NOT associated with drug-induced conditions?
Which pigmentation is NOT associated with drug-induced conditions?
A patient exhibits leukoplakia. This condition is best described as:
A patient exhibits leukoplakia. This condition is best described as:
What is a common cause of chemical burns in gingival tissue?
What is a common cause of chemical burns in gingival tissue?
Which of the following is a type of neoplasm?
Which of the following is a type of neoplasm?
Which condition is NOT a type of traumatic lesion?
Which condition is NOT a type of traumatic lesion?
Which vitamin deficiency is linked to gingival health?
Which vitamin deficiency is linked to gingival health?
What is one characteristic of drug-induced gingival enlargement?
What is one characteristic of drug-induced gingival enlargement?
Which type of gingival enlargement involves only the gingival papilla?
Which type of gingival enlargement involves only the gingival papilla?
What factor does NOT contribute to the variability in gingival enlargement among patients?
What factor does NOT contribute to the variability in gingival enlargement among patients?
Which statement is true regarding localized and generalized gingivitis?
Which statement is true regarding localized and generalized gingivitis?
Which of the following is characteristic of non-dental biofilm-induced gingival lesions?
Which of the following is characteristic of non-dental biofilm-induced gingival lesions?
When does the onset of drug-induced gingival enlargement typically occur?
When does the onset of drug-induced gingival enlargement typically occur?
What is the BOP score threshold for localized gingivitis?
What is the BOP score threshold for localized gingivitis?
What differentiates mild gingival enlargement from moderate gingival enlargement?
What differentiates mild gingival enlargement from moderate gingival enlargement?
What characterizes frictional keratosis in the oral cavity?
What characterizes frictional keratosis in the oral cavity?
Which of the following substances is NOT listed as a chemical insult to the oral cavity?
Which of the following substances is NOT listed as a chemical insult to the oral cavity?
What is a common consequence of thermal insults to the mucosa?
What is a common consequence of thermal insults to the mucosa?
What is the recommended feature for a standard periodontal probe according to the current ISO guidelines?
What is the recommended feature for a standard periodontal probe according to the current ISO guidelines?
Which of the following statements regarding gingival pigmentation is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding gingival pigmentation is correct?
What is one of the future research needs in the context of gingival disease?
What is one of the future research needs in the context of gingival disease?
Which of the following is an effect of excessive frictional insults on gingival tissue?
Which of the following is an effect of excessive frictional insults on gingival tissue?
What characteristic feature is mentioned for the ISO periodontal probe?
What characteristic feature is mentioned for the ISO periodontal probe?
What type of periodontal disease is characterized by ulceration with central necrosis of the papillae?
What type of periodontal disease is characterized by ulceration with central necrosis of the papillae?
Which condition is typically described by vesiculo-bullous lesions of the gingiva?
Which condition is typically described by vesiculo-bullous lesions of the gingiva?
What clinical manifestation is NOT associated with candidosis?
What clinical manifestation is NOT associated with candidosis?
What is a characteristic feature of Crohn's disease in relation to oral health?
What is a characteristic feature of Crohn's disease in relation to oral health?
What type of lesion is a fibrous epulis described as?
What type of lesion is a fibrous epulis described as?
Which of the following is a typical manifestation of Vitamin C deficiency (Scurvy)?
Which of the following is a typical manifestation of Vitamin C deficiency (Scurvy)?
Which condition is commonly characterized by a not-removable white spot in the oral mucosa?
Which condition is commonly characterized by a not-removable white spot in the oral mucosa?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of squamous cell carcinoma in the gingiva?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of squamous cell carcinoma in the gingiva?
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