The patient's record indicates that the status of the gingival tissue is bulbous, flattened, punched out, and cratered. This statement describes
gingival color.
consistency of the gingiva.
surface texture of the gingiva.
gingival contour.
gingival contour.
Rationale: gingival contour – Contour describes the shape and appearance of the tissue.
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Describe the healing process of a fracture.
What will be an ideal response?