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Which clinical signs are associated with periodontitis?

a. bleeding, sulcus depth of <2 mm, halitosis
b. painful gums, bleeding, sulci <3 mm
c. bleeding, attachment loss, sulcus depth of >4 mm
d. bleeding, sulcus depth of <4 mm

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Answer: c. bleeding, attachment loss, sulcus depth of >4 mm

Step-by-step explanation:

Periodontitis is a serious infection of gum. It causes the damage of soft tissues and also destroy the bones that support the teeth.

This disease can cause loosening of teeth. But it is commonly preventable. It is because of poor hygiene of mouth. It results in bleeding of gums. It also results in decrease in depth of sulcus to 4mm.

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