Question 157 · LDEK · Periodontal diagnosis

In which pathology is CAL always higher than PD?

  1. A. chronic periodontitis.
  2. B. aggressive periodontitis.
  3. C. exfoliating gingivitis.
  4. D. secondary occlusal trauma.
  5. E. any gingival recession.
Hint

Ask which situation guarantees that the gingival margin lies apical to the CEJ, regardless of the diagnosis.

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