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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

  1. Exacerbation of generalized grade III periodontitis
  2. Eosinophilic granuloma
  3. Chronic generalized grade III periodontitis
  4. Grade III parodontosis
  5. Exacerbation of generalized grade II periodontitis
Correct answer

Exacerbation of generalized grade III periodontitis

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