Stippling's______________?
Correct answer: B. All of the above
- A. Due to alternate elevations and depressions in epithelium
- B. All of the above
- C. Disappeared in progressing gingivitis due to edema and this change is reversible
- D. Functional adaptation to mechanical impact
Explanation
Gingival stippling results from alternating epithelial elevations and depressions and represents functional adaptation to mechanical forces. It disappears during gingival inflammation because edema smooths the surface, and returns when inflammation resolves.
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