A Patient Presents with Bad Halitosis, Red and Swollen Gingiva

question 81

Multiple Choice

A patient presents with bad halitosis, red and swollen gingiva, and several loose teeth. You take a sample from the gum line and after performing a stain, note spirochete bacteria as well as some bacilli. This patient likely has 

• A) gingivitis.
• B) dental caries.
• C) periodontal disease.
• D) acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis.
• E) dental caries AND acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis.

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