Giovanni E Salvi, Andrea Roccuzzo, Jean-Claude Imber, Alexandra Stähli, Björn Klinge, Niklaus P Lang
Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior to periodontal therapy, following active therapy, and during long-term supportive care. In addition, patient-reported outcomes such as increased tooth mobility, migration, and tilting should also be considered...
July 14, 2023: Periodontology 2000