Each Statement Is True Regarding Focal Palmoplantar and Gingival Hyperkeratosis

question 91

Multiple Choice

Each statement is true regarding focal palmoplantar and gingival hyperkeratosis except one. Which one is the exception?

• A) Marked hyperkeratosis follows the normal contour of the gingiva.
• B) The free gingiva is highly affected with hyperkeratosis.
• C) Oral changes start in childhood and increase with age.
• D) Oral hyperkeratinization is bandlike and a few millimeters in width.

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