Periodontitis Clinical Features
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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?

  • No effect on function
  • Temporary improvement in function
  • Gain of function
  • Loss of function (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>Exfoliation of teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of periodontitis, similar to gingivitis?

    <p>Redness, swelling, bleeding, and loss of stippling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an abscess in periodontal disease?

    <p>A blocked drainage of pus through the pocket</p> Signup and view all the answers

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