Which Risk Factor Is Most Closely Associated with Development of Periodontal

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which risk factor is most closely associated with development of periodontal disease?

• A) dysphagia
• B) u se of antihypertensive drugs
• C) epilepsy
• D) celiac disease
• E) p regnancy

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