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Desquamative, red, inflamed lesion on the gingiva. What type of gingiva (clinical biotype) does this describe?
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Correct answer: A. Friable
- A. Correct, per the source material — desquamative, erythematous, inflamed gingival tissue is described as 'friable' (fragile, easily damaged/bleeding) in this clinical context.
- B. 'Average' does not describe a pathologic, inflamed gingival presentation.
- C. 'Thick' biotype describes gingival thickness/morphology, not the inflamed/desquamative presentation described here.
- D. 'Thin' biotype describes gingival thickness/morphology, not the inflamed/desquamative presentation described here.
Note: Management for this type of lesion: refer for biopsy to rule out mucocutaneous disease (e.g., lichen planus, pemphigoid, pemphigus).