Staging of Periodontitis

What is the BEST classification for this patient’s periodontal disease?

• A. Stage I

• B. Stage II

• C. Stage III

• D. Stage IV

How would you describe the bone loss seen radiographically around the molars?

• A. Horizontal

• B. Intraosseous

• C. Vertical

• D. Cratered

Which of the following is the CORRECT way to measure the CAL for this patient?

• A. Measure from CEJ to the gingival margin

• B. Measure from CEJ to the pocket depth

• C. Measure from epithelial attachment to gingival margin

• D. Measure from gingival margin to the alveolar crest

According to Tonetti et al. (2018), complexity refers to how much destruction is present at one time. Therefore, severity refers to how much the disease is affecting a local area.

• A: The first statement is true. The second statement is false.

• B. The first statement is false, the second statement in true.

• C. Both statements are true.

• D. Both statements are false

The extend and distribution in this patient’s condition is defined as generalized. Describe the reason why the term “generalized” would be used.

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