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Expresses deep periodontal pockets as a share of sites probed, the distribution measure used alongside staging and grading.
Pocket distribution
Percentage of sites 4 mm or deeper = sites 4 mm or deeper / sites probed x 100; the same for 6 mm sites
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
The 2018 classification distinguishes localised disease affecting under 30% of teeth from generalised disease.
No. Clinical attachment loss, bone loss and bleeding are also needed for staging and grading.