Scenario C On examination, it is noted that a client has gingival recession around the maxillary premolars and canine areas, with slight root surface abrasion. The gingiva is firm and stippled. The probing depths are 2-3 mm, with no bleeding on probing. The zone of attached gingiva is 1mm in these areas. The client’s chief complaint is “sensitivity when I eat and drink anything sweet or cold.” In the medical history it is noted the patient has a history of seizures. The gingiva consists of which of the histological structures?

Which dental tissue develops in layers?

In terms of diabetic control, cortisol aids in:

Of the following, which hormones are secreted by the neurohypophysis?

What is another term used for Conn’s syndrome?

A 32-year-old biological female presents with symptoms of fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance. Laboratory tests reveal the following results: TSH increased  f T4 decreased anti-TPO present Anti-Tg antibodies present Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Prolactin is necessary for the stimulation of ________.  

Scenario A A 50-year-old woman is being assessed at an initial appointment. Oral examination reveals bilateral linea alba and nicotine stomatitis (she smokes two packs of cigarettes per day). There is a heavy, white and nicotine-stained coating on hair-like   projections of the tongue. The gingiva is very light, coral pink, and fissured. On probing there is generalized recession, bleeding, heavy generalized subgingival and supragingival calculus, and moderate amounts of bacterial plaque in the lingual area of both arches. How is the client’s buccal mucosa BEST described histologically?

What type of oral mucosa is mainly associated with this condition on the dorsal surface of the tongue?Case study questions 27-30-1.pdf   

Scenario C On examination, it is noted that a client has gingival recession around the maxillary premolars and canine areas, with slight root surface abrasion. The gingiva is firm and stippled. The probing depths are 2-3 mm, with no bleeding on probing. The zone of attached gingiva is 1mm in these areas. The client’s chief complaint is “sensitivity when I eat and drink anything sweet or cold.” In the medical history it is noted the patient has a history of seizures. The gingival overgrowth that occurs with administration of phenytoin is generally referred to as?