Question 29 (part 2) · LDEK · Gingival diseases
Choose false statement regarding drug-induced gingival hyperplasia:
- A. pathologic changes are located more often in anterior parts of dentition.
- B. pathologic changes occur more often in younger age groups, they develop during first 3 months after drug is introduced.
- C. one of its clinical problems is presence of gingival pockets (pseudo).
- D. pathology increase is not related to the amount of dental plaque.
- E. pathology increase may be related to individual genetic susceptibility.
Hint
Consider whether improving oral hygiene changes the extent of drug-induced gingival overgrowth.
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