Periodontology • ~20 min to master
Drug-induced enlargement = Phenytoin (most common), Cyclosporine, Nifedipine. ANUG = punched out papillae + pseudomembrane. Desquamative gingivitis = Pemphigoid, Pemphigus, Lichen planus.
Gingival Diseases & Enlargements is a high-yield topic in Periodontology. It has appeared in 6 out of the last 10 NEET MDS exams, making it a commonly tested topic in this subject.Periodontology carries approximately 16 marks in the exam, and mastering Gingival Diseases & Enlargements is essential for maximizing your score in this section.