Significance of Mild periodontitis
Mild periodontitis is classified as a less severe form of periodontal disease characterized by minimal clinical attachment loss. It features a Gingival index greater than 1, a plaque index over 20%, and probing depth along with clinical attachment loss ranging from 3 to 5 mm. Studies have shown that this category represents a significant portion of patients based on measurements taken during periodontal probing, highlighting its prevalence in periodontal assessments.
Synonyms: Gingivitis, Gum disease
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The concept of Mild periodontitis in scientific sources
Mild periodontitis is a classification of periodontal disease defined by specific clinical measures, including elevated gingival and plaque indices, and minimal clinical attachment loss, indicating a less severe condition compared to other forms of periodontitis.
(1) This is a classification of the severity of periodontitis, which was found in a majority of the patients in the study based on the periodontal probing depth measurement.[1]