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Background/Objective

• There are two main types of periodontal diseases:
• Gingivitis
• Periodontitis

Periodontitis

Progression of Periodontal Diseases

Periodontal Disease: an inflammatory disease commonly known as “gum disease” that affects the soft and hard tissues supporting the teeth

Peri-Implants and Gingivitis

• If a client presents with an implant, a peri-implant classification is utilized
• Classification of peri-implant diseases has been identified as its own in order to acknowledge the condition of the implant
• Gingival diseases is broken into two broad categories:
• Dental-plaque induced
• Non-dental plaque induced
• Gingivitis only affects the soft tissues around the teeth – can progress to periodontitis
• Gingivitis can be reversed with efficient oral self-care and professional care

Conclusion

• Staging and grading of periodontal disease are only necessary when clients present with clinical signs and evidence consistent with periodontitis
• Classifying periodontal disease is important in communicating a client’s periodontal status with other dental professionals
• Dental professionals can use the steps available to assess the client’s oral health which will aid in classifying the periodontal status
• Comparisons between clinical attachment loss (CAL)  and radiographs are crucial in classifying the periodontal status

 

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