ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC AIDS

Periodontal disease, one of the most common oral diseases, is characterized by gingival inflammation and periodontal tissue destruction. The periodontal disease phase is discontinuous, with periods of exacerbation and remission, making diagnosis, and prevention difficult for clinicians. Periodontal diseases have been diagnosed by clinical and radiographic examination traditionally, likewise the assessment of plaque using a plaque index, gingival inflammation with the bleeding on probing index, probing pocket depth, and clinical attachment loss. Recently, for more precise molecular diagnostics and treatments, chairside diagnostic kits are used. Newer risk factors have been identified, and environmental and genetic factors may have influenced the pattern of disease. This book describes recent advances used in the diagnosing and treating the disease and throws light on the various available points of care diagnostic devices.