Abstract
The objective of this case report is to illustrate the diagnosis and classification of periodontitis, according to the 2017 classification system, as recommended in the British Society of Periodontology (BSP) implementation plan. A 37-year-old female was diagnosed with periodontitis (molar-incisor pattern), stage III, grade C, currently unstable. Several issues pertinent to the diagnosis of localised forms of periodontitis in young patients are discussed in relation to the current and previous classification systems. Periodontitis can be limited to a few sites and this case highlights the importance of the careful application of the basic periodontal examination (BPE).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 180-182 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | British Dental Journal |
Volume | 226 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 8 Feb 2019 |