Periodontal: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Periodontal

Sample item

What causes tooth mobility in severe periodontitis?

AFluorideBEnamel gainCSalivaDAttachment loss

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Attachment loss

This item reviews Periodontal; Attachment loss is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental principle described.

Option by option

A. Fluoride
Fluoride does not fit the stated pattern.
B. Enamel gain
Enamel gain is unsupported by the key finding.
C. Saliva
Saliva is plausible but is not the best answer.
D. Attachment loss (correct)
Correct. Attachment loss matches the defining feature.

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Questions about this Dentistry question

What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is D, Attachment loss. This item reviews Periodontal; Attachment loss is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental principle described.

Why is "Fluoride" not the answer?

Fluoride does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Enamel gain" not the answer?

Enamel gain is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Saliva" not the answer?

Saliva is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Periodontal in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Attachment loss matches the defining feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Periodontal?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.