A 50 year old obese man complains of several recent abscesses in the gingiva with loosening of teeth. He also suffers from itching of skin and polyuria. The most probable etiology is______________?

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Gingiva is most commonly affected by deficiency of_____________?

A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin B...

Brown tumours are seen in_____________?

A. Hyperparathyroidism B. Pigmented villonodular synovitis C. Osteomalacia D. Neurofibromatosis...

Which of the following tooth structure during formation is most effected due to Vit – A deficiency_____________?

A. Enamel B. Dentin C. Cementum D. Periodontal Ligament...

Which of the following is associated with a low concentration of ionized calcium in the serum ?

A. Hypothyroidism B. Osteogenesis imperfecta C. Paget’s disease of the bone D. Tetany...

Which of the following may be a feature of acromegaly?

A. Large tongue B. Micrognathia C. Hypoglycaemia D. Crowded teeth...