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INBDE Integrated National Board Dental Exam Prep Set 2

Category - NBDE II

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What condition exclusively affects the gingiva or edentulous alveolar ridge?
  1. Condensing osteitis
  2. Osteomyelitis
  3. Osteopetrosis
  4. Peripheral giant cell granuloma
Explanation
Answer: D - Peripheral giant cell granuloma exclusively affects the gingiva or edentulous alveolar ridge and can appear in color as red, purple, or blue. There is a female predisposition. Treatment involves removal of lesion down to the bone, removal of irritation sources, and teeth cleaning.
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