Periodontology: 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 · Periodontology

Sample item

What is inflammation of gums without attachment loss called?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Gingivitis

Gingivitis is plaque-related gingival inflammation without loss of connective-tissue attachment or alveolar bone and is generally reversible with effective plaque control.

Option by option

  • A. Pericoronitis

    Pericoronitis is inflammation around an erupting tooth crown.

  • B. Pulpitis

    Pulpitis is inflammation of dental pulp.

  • C. Gingivitis (correct)

    Correct: gingivitis has inflammation without attachment loss.

  • D. Periodontitis

    Periodontitis includes attachment and bone loss.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is C, Gingivitis. Gingivitis is plaque-related gingival inflammation without loss of connective-tissue attachment or alveolar bone and is generally reversible with effective plaque control.

Why is "Pericoronitis" not the answer?

Pericoronitis is inflammation around an erupting tooth crown.

Why is "Pulpitis" not the answer?

Pulpitis is inflammation of dental pulp.

Why is "Periodontitis" not the answer?

Periodontitis includes attachment and bone loss.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Periodontology in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct: gingivitis has inflammation without attachment loss.

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 Periodontology?

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.