A Patient Complains of Bleeding Gums and Bad Breath

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient complains of bleeding gums and bad breath. All of the following items from the problem list contribute to her chief complaint except one. Which one is the exception?

• A)Gingivitis
• B)Smoking
• C)Occlusal trauma
• D)Periodontitis
• E)Poor oral hygiene

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