Journal of Periodontology · 1998 · 232 citations · 1 references
MedicineAnatomyPathologyAnatomic PathologyClinical Classification SystemsRadiographic AnatomyAnatomical Landmark IdentificationDefect ClassificationRadiographic LandmarksTopographic AnatomyClassification System DesignClassification System EvaluationDefect Classification SystemsDefect Morphology AssessmentHeight ClassificationMorphometric Landmark AnalysisPalpable Anatomical LandmarksSurgical Defect Classification
A classification system for loss of papillary height is proposed. It uses readily identifiable anatomical landmarks for reference, and sorts the degree of loss into 3 classes. The 3 broad categories allow for a quick descriptive assessment. In addition to the basic classification, it is suggested that additional and incremental description may be included to further define the defects.
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