A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps
- Dental examination – including assessment of tooth, periodontal, and gum status according to the various bleeding and plaque indices, as well as measurement of pocket depth, furcation (location where the root divides), and recession (receding gums).
Based on this examination, the dentist can make the following diagnosis.
- Healthy gums
- Gingivitis – inflammation of the gums; mild, moderate or severe.
- Periodontitis – the periodontium is affected with.
