Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2011
A 27-year-old patient complains of bleeding, pain and swelling of gums, tooth mobility, halitosis, general weakness. Objectively: submandibular lymph nodes are enlarged and painful, gums are hyperemic and cyanotic, they are also swollen and bleed at probing, periodontal pockets are 5-8 mm deep and contain sero-purulent exudate. There is massive dental deposit, gingival recession and tooth migration. X-ray picture shows diffuse osteoporosis and irregular, predominantly vertical, resorption of alveolar septa down to 2/3 of root length. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Exacerbation of generalized grade III periodontitis
- Eosinophilic granuloma
- Chronic generalized grade III periodontitis
- Grade III parodontosis
- Exacerbation of generalized grade II periodontitis
Correct answer
Exacerbation of generalized grade III periodontitis
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