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Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2010

A 27-year-old patient complains about gingival hemorrhage during tooth brushing. Objectively: gingival edge is hyperaemic, edematic, painful on touch. Periodontal pouches are absent. X-ray picture shows resorption of cortical plate, osteoporosis of interdental septa. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Chronic catarrhal gingivitis
  2. Initial generalized periodontitis
  3. Periodontitis
  4. Exacerbation of chronic catarrhal gingivitis
  5. Generalized I degree periodontitis
Correct answer

Initial generalized periodontitis

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