Periodontology — Key differences for NEET MDS
Stage I mild = 1-2mm CAL. Stage II moderate = 3-4mm CAL. Stage III severe = 5mm+ CAL. Stage IV very severe = extensive tooth loss. Grade A slow = no evidence of progression. Grade B moderate = matches disease. Grade C rapid = exceeds expectations risk factors smoking diabetes. Replaces aggressive and chronic periodontitis terminology.
📖 Read full notes →Drug-induced gingival enlargement = Phenytoin most common + Cyclosporine + Nifedipine. ANUG = punched out papillae + pseudomembrane + foul odor. Desquamative gingivitis = Pemphigoid Pemphigus Lichen planus differential. Acute herpetic gingivostomatitis = primary herpes = vesicles. Plasma cell gingivitis = allergen related.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between 2017 Periodontal Classification and Gingival Diseases & Enlargements in Periodontology is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.