Relationship between age and periodontitis

Question Completion Status: QUESTION 11 The following statements regarding the relationship between age and periodontitis are true, EXCEPT: O A. Older individuals generally show greater periodontal destruction primarily due to the cumulative effects of exposure to etiologic factors and multiple episodes of disease occurrence. O B. There is no increased risk for progression based on age. O C. Response to periodontal therapy is highly dependent upon age. O D. An older individual with the same amount of attachment loss is considered to have a better prognosis compared to a much younger individual with the same amount of attachment loss. QUESTION 12 In general, research shows that smoking masks gingival inflammation and increases the likelihood of improved prognosis. O A. Both statements are TRUE O B. Both statements are FALSE O C. First statement is TRUE, second is FALSE O D. First statement is FALSE second statement is TRUE