Which of the Following Is a Local Contributing Factor to Periodontal

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a local contributing factor to periodontal disease?

• A) Subgingival margin placement of a crown
• B) Bleeding on probing
• C) Financial stress
• D) Past history of periodontitis

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation.

Anxiety-Provoking Situations

Circumstances or events that induce a state of anxiety or stress, often used in psychological studies to understand coping mechanisms.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique aimed at reducing phobic reactions through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation while practicing relaxation techniques.

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations.