Question 153 · LDEK · Gingival diseases
Gingivitis is not characterized by:
- A. presence of the lesions on the gingiva.
- B. lack of bone loss.
- C. reversibility following the elimination of causative factors.
- D. specific bacterial plaque as a causative factor.
- E. change in the color, shape, consistence of the gingiva and presence of bleeding.
Hint
Consider whether plaque-induced gingivitis requires particular pathogens or simply a sufficient amount of biofilm.
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