Nutritional counseling by the dental hygienist must incorporate an assessment and thorough understanding of gingival and periodontal disease states. Match the terms descriptive of aspects of gingival and periodontal diseases with their appropriate description.
-Causative agent in NUG

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Borrelia vincenti is the causative agent in NUG, also known as acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis.

Answer: A
 Suppuration refers to the accumulation of pus in the gingival tissues, which is a sign of active infection.

Answer: C
 Clinical attachment loss refers to the level at which the tooth is attached to the surrounding bone. It is a measure of the severity of periodontal disease.

Answer: F
 NUG, or acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, is a severe form of gingivitis that can cause painful ulcerations and bleeding.

These terms are not matched with any of the options provided: 
- Fibrotic
- Periodontal dressing
- Methyl red sugar test

Nutritional Counseling by the Dental Hygienist Must Incorporate an Assessment