Full periodontal examination
Full periodontal examination
A full periodontal examination is a more detailed assessment of disease extent and the information obtained can be used to:
- determine a diagnosis;
- educate the patient;
- inform treatment choice;
- monitor treatment outcomes;
- assess periodontal status and prognosis on an annual basis for patients with periodontitis during maintenance.
It can also be used to show, from a medico-legal standpoint, that you have recognised, diagnosed and treated the condition appropriately.
The findings of the full periodontal examination should be recorded in the patient’s clinical notes.