The dentаl cliniciаn nоtes the fоllоwing clinicаl signs during the periodontal assessment of a young female teenager:Small amount plaque biofilm present at the gingival marginGingival tissues appear bright red and softBleeding upon gentle probingGingival margin slightly coronal to the CEJProbing depths of 2 to 3 mmInflammatory response that seems exaggerated given the small amount of plaque biofilmWhat should the hygienist suspect is the likely cause of this patient's gingivitis?
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