All of the Following Statements Are True About Hereditary Gingival

question 35

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true about hereditary gingival enlargement EXCEPT:

• A) There is a defect in the Sh3BP2 gene.
• B) The gingiva is characteristically pink, firm, and very fibrous, with little tendency to bleed.
• C) The gingiva may cover the crowns of the teeth.
• D) Pressure caused by the overgrowth of tissue may cause malpositioning of the teeth.

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