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What is a characteristic of an active periodontal pocket?
What is a characteristic of an active periodontal pocket?
- It is not accompanied by discomfort or itchiness
- It is bleeding or producing pus (correct)
- It is always present in a certain area
- It is not painful
What is a consequence of attachment loss in periodontal disease?
What is a consequence of attachment loss in periodontal disease?
- No effect on function
- Temporary improvement in function
- Gain of function
- Loss of function (correct)
Why do teeth tend to drift in periodontal disease?
Why do teeth tend to drift in periodontal disease?
- Due to decreased occlusal forces
- Due to attachment loss and inflammation (correct)
- Due to increased pocket depth
- Due to increased occlusal forces
What is the term for the end result of periodontal disease?
What is the term for the end result of periodontal disease?
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What is a common feature of periodontitis, similar to gingivitis?
What is a common feature of periodontitis, similar to gingivitis?
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What is an abscess in periodontal disease?
What is an abscess in periodontal disease?
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