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Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2014

A 16-year-old female patient complains of gingival pain and hemorrhage, a gingival deformity. Over the last 2 years the gums periodically bleed during tooth brushing. Objectively: in the region of the front mandibular teeth the gingival papillae are enlarged and reach 1/2 of the tooth crown height. The gums are swollen and tender, bleed when touched. Radiographic alterations were not revealed. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Hypertrophic gingivitis
  2. Generalized periodontitis
  3. Ulcerative gingivitis
  4. Epulis
  5. Catarrhal gingivitis
Correct answer

Hypertrophic gingivitis

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