Question 83 (part 2) · LDEK · Periodontal diagnosis
How would you interpret clinical examination of periodontium, in which the depth of sulcus was 7 mm and loss of connective tissue attachment was 9 mm?
- A. drug-induced gingival hyperplasia.
- B. periodontium recession of 2 mm.
- C. such difference indicates periodontal abscess.
- D. hyperplasia component of gingiva is 4 mm.
- E. benign form of chronic periodontitis in elderly patient .
Hint
Compare the reference point of each measurement: probing depth starts at the gingival margin, attachment loss at the cemento-enamel junction.
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