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of the clinical onset of gingivitis;
Note: specified list of autoimmune or mucocutaneous diseases is defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
(15)      having diabetes mellitus at the time of the clinical onset of gingivitis;
(16)      having infection involving the affected region of the gums at the time of the clinical onset of gingivitis;
Note: Examples of infections that may involve the gums include tuberculosis, gonorrhoea, syphilis, chickenpox, candidiasis, histoplasmosis, herpes simplex and hand, foot and mouth disease.
(17)      experiencing a category 1A stressor or a category 1B stressor within the 14 days before the clinical onset of gingivitis;
Note: category 1A stressor and category 1B stressor are defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
(18)      for acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis only:
(a)          having severe malnutrition at the time of the clinical onset of acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis;
(b)          having smoked tobacco products:
                (i)            in an amount of at least 2 pack-years before the clinical onset of acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis; and
                (ii)         if smoking has ceased before the clinical onset of acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis, then that onset occurred within 3 months of cessation; or
(c)          experiencing a category 2 stressor within the 6 months before the clinical onset of acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis;
             Note 1: A category 2 stressor can arise in a variety of circumstances connected with service. Such circumstances can arise during the course of service, as a result of separation from service and the conditions associated with that separation, and in the transition to civilian life in the years following separation.
             Note 2: acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis, category 2 stressor and one pack-year are defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
(19)      having depressive disorder at the time of the clinical onset of gingivitis;
(20)      having drug-induced gingival overgrowth at the time of the clinical onset of gingivitis;
Note: Examples of drugs that cause gingival overgrowth include phenytoin, cyclosporine and calcium channel blockers such as nifedipine, diltiazem and verapamil.
(21)      being obese at the time of the clinical onset of gingivitis;
            Note: being obese is defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
(22)      being prevented from cleaning the teeth, including toothbrushing and interdental cleansing, for a continuous period of at least 14 days, within the 30 days before the clinical worsening of gingivitis;
(23)      having a foreign body embedded in the affected region of the gums at the time of the clinical worsening of gingivitis;
Note: Examples of a foreign body embedded in the gums include a fixed orthodontic appliance, an osseointegrated implant or dental prosthesis, particulate materials derived from dental procedures and shrapnel.
(24)      having trauma to the affected region of the gums within the 2 weeks before the clinical worsening of gingivitis;
            Note: