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ClassificationK05.3dentistry

Chronic Periodontitis — Classification

Progressive irreversible destruction of the tooth-supporting apparatus

Classification

Stage I

Initial periodontitis

  • CAL 1–2mm
  • Bone loss coronal third <15%
  • Max probing depth ≤4mm
  • No tooth loss due to periodontitis

Stage II

Moderate periodontitis

  • CAL 3–4mm
  • Bone loss coronal third 15–33%
  • Max probing depth ≤5mm
  • No tooth loss due to periodontitis

Stage III

Severe — potential for tooth loss

  • CAL ≥5mm
  • Bone loss extending to middle/apical third
  • Vertical bone loss ≥3mm, furcation II–III
  • Tooth loss ≤4 due to periodontitis

Stage IV

Severe — potential for dentition loss

  • Same as Stage III
  • Masticatory dysfunction
  • Secondary occlusal trauma
  • Tooth loss ≥5 due to periodontitis