Periodontal diagnosis in the context of the BSP implementation plan for the 2017 classification system of periodontal diseases and conditions: Presentation of a patient with a history of periodontal treatment

Clemens Walter, Iain L.C. Chapple, Philip Ower, Manoj Tank, Nicola X. West, Ian Needleman, Reena Wadia, Mike R. Milward, Penny J. Hodge, Thomas Dietrich*

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Abstract

This case report is the fourth in a series that illustrates the application of the BSP implementation plan for diagnosing periodontitis patients according to the 2017 classification. It demonstrates the diagnostic approach and disease classification for a previously treated patient who presented with a diagnosis of unstable generalised periodontitis; stage IV, grade C. We describe a case of a 49-year-old patient who attended with a history of periodontal treatment over several years. Following a full periodontal assessment, the patient was diagnosed with 'generalised periodontitis; stage IV, grade C; currently unstable'. This case report presents an example of how to classify and diagnose a patient using the 2017 classification system and highlights challenges with the application of the new classification in patients with a previous history of periodontal therapy.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)265-267
Number of pages3
JournalBritish Dental Journal
Volume226
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Feb 2019

Keywords

  • Demonstrates the diagnostic approach and disease classification for a previously treated patient
  • grade C
  • Highlights challenges with the application of the new classification in patients with a previous history of periodontal therapy
  • Illustrates the diagnosis and classification of periodontitis according to the 2017 classification system as recommended in the British Society of Periodontology (BSP) implementation plan
  • who presented with a diagnosis of unstable generalised periodontitis stage IV

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