Implementation of 2017 classification system
Case discussion
Example from clinical practice
Case #6
From the practice….
- 50 years old female, unemployed
- Bleeding of gums
- Smoker, 5 cigarettes per day for 10 years
- Good systemic health
- Does not take medications, or reports allergies
- Does not clean interdentally
- Family history of gum diseases
Oral hygiene indices SBI/API
Initial patient assessment PSR (periodontal screening record)
Initial radiograph – OPG
6- point chart
Questions to ponder
- What is the full periodontal diagnosis according to the latest classification from 2017 ?
- What may be the problem with tooth 46?
- Discuss treatment plan for the case.
- What other treatment needs would be important to address in this case?