Several Factors Affect the Probing Depths Achieved When Completing a Periodontal

question 36

Multiple Choice

Several factors affect the probing depths achieved when completing a periodontal chart. One of the limitations is presence of inflammation, which can result in a reading shallower than the actual probing depth.

• A)Both statements are true.
• B)Both statements are false.
• C)The first statement is true. The second statement is false.
• D)The first statement is false. The second statement is true.

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