During an examination,the dentist discovers that a patient is in the early stages of periodontal disease.How did the dentist determine this?

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The flattening out of the alveolar crest and the increase in the distance between the CEJ (cementoenamel junction) and the alveolar crest are early signs of periodontal disease. As the disease progresses, the alveolar process may resorb and the periodontal ligaments may narrow, but these are not typically the first indications of the disease.

During an Examination,the Dentist Discovers That a Patient Is in the Early