Comparison between Different Classifications of Periodontal Diseases and Their Advantages

The classification of periodontal diseases has changed significantly in favor of simplifying the protocol of diagnosis and periodontal treatment. This review study aims to highlight the latest publications in the new periodontal disease classification, talking about the most significant differences versus the old classification with the tendency to express the advantages or disadvantages of clinical application. The aim of the study also includes the growing tendency to link the way of classification of periodontal diseases with predetermined protocols of periodontal treatment of the diagnoses included in the classification. The new classification of periodontal diseases is rather comprehensive in its subdivisions, as the disease is viewed in its entirety, with the biological dimensions of the disease, the degree of aggravation and progression of the disease, in relation to risk factors, predisposition to patient susceptibility and impact of periodontal disease to the general health status of the patient.

• Ilma Robo
• Saimir Heta
• Merilda Tarja
• Sonila Kapaj
• Eduart Kapaj
• Geriona Lasku

• Periodontal diseases
• clinical application
• periodontal treatment
• oral diagnosis.

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