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Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2013

A patient with periodontitis has developed gingival edema. The gums are of dark red colour. What local circulation disorder prevails in the gums of the patient?

Answer options

  1. Ischemia
  2. Thrombosis
  3. Arterial hyperemia
  4. Embolism
  5. Venous hyperemia
Correct answer

Venous hyperemia

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