Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2010
In spring a patient experiences petechial hemorrhages, loosening of teeth, high liability to colds. A doctor supposes hypobitaminosis C. In this respect loosening of teeth can be explained by:
Answer options
- Disturbed oxidation-reduction process in the periodont
- Structural change of glycosaminoglycan
- Mechanical damage of teeth
- Increased permeability of periodont membranes
- Structural failure of collagen in the periodontal ligaments
Correct answer
Structural failure of collagen in the periodontal ligaments
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