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Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2015

A 13-year-old girl has bleeding gums and her front teeth are mobile. These symptoms have been observed during the last month. Objectively: the gum mucosa in the area of the lower incisors and canines is swollen, hyperemic, bleeding when touched. There is class I teeth mobility, periodontal pockets are 3 mm deep. Orthopantomogram shows bone tissue destruction of the alveolar septums up to 1/3 of their height. Congestion of the lower jaw front teeth can be observed. Oral Hygiene Index equals 4,2. What specialist must be consulted first?

Answer options

  1. Gastroenterologist
  2. Hematologist
  3. Neurologist
  4. Endocrinologist
  5. Orthodontist
Correct answer

Orthodontist

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