A Patient Visits a Dentist's Office for a Routine Examination

question 79

Multiple Choice

A patient visits a dentist's office for a routine examination. She is told she has inflammation of her gums. The term for this condition is:

• A) cheilitis
• B) gingivitis
• C) glossitis
• D) stomatitis

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Definitions:

Behavioral Problems

Actions or attitudes displayed by individuals that are undesirable or disruptive within a societal context.

Neural Development

The process by which the nervous system forms during embryonic growth and early life, involving the differentiation and maturation of neurons and their connections.

Infants' Temperament

Infants' temperament refers to the early-emerging differences in behavior and emotional reactions that signify the beginning of an individual's personality.

Sensitive Caregiving

The practice of responding promptly and appropriately to a child's needs, helping to foster security and attachment.