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Current concepts in periodontal disease testing

M K Jeffcoat1

  • 1Department of Periodontics, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|August 1, 1994
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Diagnosing periodontal disease involves identifying specific bacteria, host susceptibility, metabolic changes, or anatomical damage through methods like probing and radiographs. This review outlines current diagnostic approaches for periodontal conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Periodontology
  • Diagnostic Medicine

Background:

  • Periodontal disease diagnosis relies on various testing categories.
  • Understanding the rationale behind these tests is crucial for accurate assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of tests for periodontal disease.
  • To provide a framework for understanding the rationale behind diagnostic tests.

Main Methods:

  • Categorization of diagnostic tests for periodontal disease.
  • Identification of putative periodontopathic plaque bacteria.
  • Assessment of host susceptibility.
  • Detection of metabolic changes linked to inflammation.
  • Evaluation of tissue damage or death.

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  • Analysis of anatomical changes via periodontal probing and radiographs.

    • Main Results:

    • Tests for periodontal disease are classified into four main categories.
    • Diagnostic approaches encompass microbiological, host response, metabolic, and anatomical assessments.
    • Periodontal probing and radiographs are key anatomical evaluation methods.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive framework aids in understanding the rationale for diverse periodontal diagnostic tests.
    • Accurate diagnosis integrates findings from microbiological, host, metabolic, and anatomical assessments.
    • Continued research enhances the diagnostic capabilities for periodontal disease.