A Patient Complains of Atraumatic Bleeding of the Gums

question 57

Multiple Choice

A patient complains of atraumatic bleeding of the gums. You suspect:

• A) halitosis.
• B) dentalgia.
• C) a hematologic disorder.
• D) gingivitis.

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