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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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Stippling refers to:
  1. Smooth surface texture
  2. Regular surface texture
  3. Rough surface texture
  4. Irregular surface texture
Explanation
Answer: D - Stippling refers to the irregular surface texture of the attached gingival that is at the intersection of the epithelia rides. The intersection caused the interspersing of papillae. The absence of gingiva is due to degradation of gingival collagen fibers, underlying connective tissue edema, or a normal variation between individuals.
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