Implementation of 2017 classification system
Case discussion
Example from the literature BDJ
Case #3
From the literature….
- 59 years old lady recently moved to Australia
- Was under care and maintenance for 8 years
- Good systemic health
- Ex smoker, smoked 20-30 cig/day
- Quit smoking 12 years ago
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Six-point chart(6PPC)
Periapical intraoral radiographs
Questions to ponder
- What is the full periodontal diagnosis according to the latest classification from 2017 ?
- What is the greatest bone loss in this case?
- Which tooth/teeth are associated with the greatest bone loss that occurred due to periodontal disease?
- What would be the optimal maintenance plan (frequency of visits) for the patients, perio-tools?