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ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services

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What disease results from the inflammatory process originating in the gingiva and extending into the supporting periodontal structure?
  1. Pregnancy-associated gingivitis
  2. Adolescent-associated gingivitis
  3. Chronic periodontitis
  4. Necrotizing periodontal diseases
Explanation
Answer: C - Chronic periodontitis results from the inflammatory process originating in the gingiva and extending into the supporting periodontal structure. The disease may have periods of activity and remission. It is slow to moderately progressive with periods of rapid progression.
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