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A patient complains of periodical gingival hemorrhages during tooth brushing and increased teeth sensitivity to thermal and chemical stimuli, which persist for the last 6 years. On examination the gums are swollen and hyperemic. Periodontal pockets are 5mm deep with serous purulent content, tooth cervices are bared, I degree tooth mobility is observed. On X-ray: irregular resorption of of alveolar septa up to their 1/2. What diagnosis corresponds with the given clinical presentation?

Answer options

  1. Exacerbation of generalized periodontitis, I degree
  2. Exacerbation of severe catarrhal gingivitis
  3. Exacerbation of generalized periodontitis, II degree
  4. Periodontosis, I degree
  5. Papillon-Lefevre syndrome
Correct answer

Exacerbation of generalized periodontitis, II degree

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