Question 183 · LDEK · Gingival diseases
A patient with gingival pain, spontaneous bleeding, elevated temperature and unpleasant breath reported to the dental practice. Which diagnosis should be made?
- A. gingivitis as a complication of diabetes.
- B. periodontitis.
- C. gingivitis associated with dental plaque.
- D. necrotizing gingivitis.
- E. all of the above mentioned.
Hint
Pain, spontaneous bleeding, fever and foul breath together suggest an acute rather than a chronic plaque-related condition.
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