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What is a Class 2 furcation?
Class II – Furcation defect is at least 3 mm in depth (and thus, in general, surpassing half of the buccolingual thickness of the tooth) but not through-and-through (i.e. there is still some interradicular bone attached to the angle of the furcation. The furcation defect is thus a cul-de-sac.
What is AAP classification?
The Stages are divided into 4 categories: Stage 1-Mild, Stage 2-Moderate, Stage 3-Severe with the potential for tooth loss, and Stage 4-Severe with the potential for dentition loss. The AAP recommends starting by choosing either between Stages 1 and 2, or between Stages 3 and 4.
What is GM in perio chart?
GM: (Gingival Margin) – Indicates the Gingival Margin (Recession) measurement in millimeters. CAL: (Clinical Attachment Level) – Indicates the CAL measurements in millimeters.
What is Angle’s classification?
Angles are classified according to their measures as follow: An acute angle is an angle whose measure is between 0∘ and 90∘. A right angle is an angle whose measure is 90∘. We often use a little square to indicate a right angle. An obtuse angle is an angle whose measure is between 90∘ and 180∘.
What is a CPITN probe used for?
The CPITN is primarily a screening procedure which requires clinical assessment for the presence or absence of periodontal pockets, calculus and gingival bleeding. Use of a special CPITN periodontal probe (or its equivalent) is recommended.
What is the new AAP periodontal classification?
The new system would describe the diagnosis for the first patient as periodontitis, generalized, stage III, grade C. The diagnosis includes a grade C as the rate of bone loss is determined by taking the percentage of bone loss over the past 5 years (35%) and dividing it by the patient’s age (40).
What is Cal in the AAP?
To provide our patient with a periodontal diagnosis using the 2018 AAP Staging & Grading system, we need clinical attachment loss (CAL).
What is Cal in perio?
Clinical attachment loss which is also known as CAL, is the presence of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions which affect the tissues that surround the teeth. In the early stage, the condition is called gingivitis.