Question 104 · LDEK · Periodontal diagnosis
Which of the following are the most appropriate factors to differentiate between gingivitis and periodontitis?
- A. probing depth and gingival bleeding.
- B. loss of alveolar bone and clinical attachment level.
- C. gingival bleeding, root exposure, radiography.
- D. gingival bleeding, purulent exudate form the pockets, root exposure, tooth mobility.
- E. tooth mobility.
Hint
Ask which parameters directly define periodontitis, as opposed to inflammation limited to the gingiva.
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