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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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Attachment loss occurs in periodontitis, but not in:
  1. Caries
  2. Gingivitis
  3. ANUG
  4. Plaque
Explanation
Answer: B - Attachment loss occurs in periodontitis, but not in gingivitis. Attachment loss simply means the destruction of supportive structures throughout the oral cavity. Pocketing can be seen depending on the amount of inflammation without attachment loss.
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