Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Oral Complications

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning oral complications for adult patients with diabetes mellitus?

• A)Patients with diabetes mellitus have a decreased response to plaque.
• B)Slow wound healing and decreased susceptibility to infection occur as a result of the immunologic changes and defective collagen production.
• C)The gingiva can be hyperplastic and erythematous.
• D)Periodontal disease is not considered to be a complication of diabetes.

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