In a ______ diagnosis,the personal history,family history,medical and dental histories,and history of the lesion are often useful in making a diagnosis.

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Family histories are important because of genetic disorders such as dentinogenesis imperfecta.Melanin pigmentation of the gingiva is common in dark-skinned individuals.Medical histories can provide information about medication the patient may be taking that could have an effect on the oral tissues.
During laboratory diagnosis,blood chemistries including other tests such as urinalysis are used to provide information that will lead to diagnosis.In addition,culture done in the lab can also be used to diagnose some types of oral infections.
Clinical diagnosis is based on clinical appearance of the lesion,such as color,size,and shape.
Radiographic diagnosis is great in providing formation about periapical pathology,internal resorption,and impacted teeth only.

In a ______ Diagnosis,the Personal History,family History,medical and Dental Histories,and