Veterinary Technician

Category - Dentistry

The cause of tooth loss in a patient with periodontal disease is caused by .
  1. Too much plaque
  2. Too much sugar
  3. Destruction of periodontal ligaments
  4. Excessive dental scaling
Explanation
Answer: C - The destruction of periodontal ligaments due to periodontal disease is the main cause of tooth loss. Periodontal ligaments are extremely difficult to replace and as the tooth loses periodontal tissue, the accumulation of plaque increases due to the increased depth of the periodontal pockets.
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