What Toxic Metal Results in Gingivitis but Is Not Due

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Essay

What toxic metal results in gingivitis but is not due to plaque formation or bacterial action on teeth?

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Definitions:

Rurality

pertains to the characteristics, lifestyle, and culture of rural areas, which are typically less populated and more agriculturally oriented than urban areas.

Population Heterogeneity

The presence of diverse and varied characteristics within a population group.

Homicide-Suicide

A rephrased definition for Murder-Suicide; an occurrence where a person kills one or several individuals before committing suicide.

Psychotic State

A severe mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, often including delusions and hallucinations.