Question 359 · LDEK · Periodontal and oral mucosal diseases in children
In comparison with permanent dentition, during the period of deciduous dentition:
- A. attached gingiva is wider.
- B. gingival crevice is deeper.
- C. response of the gingival tissue to the presence of dental plaque bacteria is stronger.
- D. periodontium is narrower but more vascular.
- E. bone is more vascular and has a greater number of bone trabeculae.
Hint
Compare the periodontium of children with that of adults: sulcus depth, attached gingiva width, PDL width, bone trabeculae and inflammatory response.
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