National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam

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A child with painful, fiery-red, diffuse gingivitis is likely to be diagnosed with?

  1. Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis

  2. Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

  3. Chronic periodontitis

  4. Gingival hyperplasia

The correct answer is: Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis

Children with painful, fiery-red, diffuse gingivitis are likely to be diagnosed with primary herpetic gingivostomatitis. This condition is characterized by inflammation and blister-like sores on the gums, caused by the herpes simplex virus. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not match the given symptoms and are not associated with childhood gingivitis. Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is characterized by painful ulcers and a distinctive "punched-out" appearance, chronic periodontitis is a milder form of gum disease that typically occurs in adults, and gingival hyperplasia is an overgrowth of the gums usually caused by certain medications.

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