True or False: There is no attachment loss or increase in the pocket surrounding the tooth with gingivitis.

The statement that there is no attachment loss or increase in the pocket surrounding the tooth with gingivitis is true. Gingivitis is characterized by inflammation of the gingiva, or gum tissue, without the loss of supporting structures around the teeth, such as the periodontal ligament and bone. In cases of gingivitis, the gums may appear red, swollen, and bleed easily, but the periodontal attachment remains intact.

This distinguishes gingivitis from periodontitis, which involves both inflammation and the loss of attachment to the tooth, leading to increased probing depths and potential periodontal destruction. Thus, in the presence of gingivitis, while there may be symptoms of inflammation, there is no evidence of periodontal disease progression, making the statement accurate.

The other options suggest variations in the progression of gingival disease that are not aligned with the definition of gingivitis, which consistently maintains attachment levels unless it progresses to periodontitis.