Stage II Gingivitis

question 29

Multiple Choice

Stage II gingivitis

• A)T and B lymphocytes are present, junctional epithelium converts to pocket epithelium, tissue destruction takes place, and pus formation is a result of serum seepage into the tissues and inflammatory cell activity.
• B)Damage to both the gingival tissue and the periodontium has occurred.
• C)Gingival bleeding, tissue swelling as PMNs appear and engulf bacteria, and subclinical infection occur.
• D)Lesions, T-lymphocytes, and white or yellow exudate appear, and tissue is slightly red and swollen.Collagen fibers are destroyed.Stippling disappears, and gingiva appears shiny and bleeds on probing and during brushing and flossing.

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