All of the Following Statements Are True About Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome

question 19

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true about Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome EXCEPT:

• A) Periodontal inflammation begins immediately after tooth eruption.
• B) Aggressive oral hygiene measures control the periodontitis and prevent tooth loss.
• C) Teeth may appear to be "floating in space" on radiographs.
• D) The gingival tissues return to normal health after the teeth are lost or extracted.

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Definitions:

Psychiatric Diagnoses

The classification of mental disorders by identifying and categorizing symptoms according to standardized criteria, to guide treatment and understanding.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship as a way of uncovering unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Psychoanalyst

A therapist who uses Freudian methods of exploring the unconscious mind to understand and treat psychological issues.

Childhood Experiences

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