Question 71 (part 2) · LDEK · Classification of periodontal diseases
25-year-old patient reported to dental office due to mandibular incisors’ mobility. Patient is generally healthy, is not taking any medications, negates smoking. Clinical examination revealed: III stage mobility of mandibular incisors, small amount of dental plaque in interdental surfaces. API=10%, max. PD-8 mm, max. CAL- 4mm. OPG revealed horizontal bone loss reaching up to1/3rd. Indicate the stage of periodontitis:
- A. A.
- B. B.
- C. C.
- D. D.
- E. aggressive periodontitis is not determined by periodontitis stadium and its progress rate.
Hint
Although the stem says 'stage', the options are grades; compute the %bone loss/age ratio and compare destruction with the plaque level.
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