Basic Periodonatal Examination

ResultsCode 0 - Normal, Black band completely visible, No bleeding, No calculus or overhangs.Code 1 - Black band completely visible, Bleeding on probing.Code 2 - Black band completely visible, probe detects calculus or overhangs.Code 3 - Black band partially obscured.Code 4 - Black band completely obscured.Code * - Furcation involvement

How to do the exam?- WHO probe used- Force of 20-25g- Probe has a 0.5mm ball at its tip.- Black band between 3.5mm and 5.5mm from tip.- Mouth divided into sextants and the sextant score is that for the highest scoring tooth in that sextant.

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