Dr. Ham presents to you with generalized 5-6mm probing depths interproximal and bleeding on probing. His tissues are red and inflammed with bulbous interdental papilla. He does not floss or do any other interproximal cleaning. His gingival margin is approximately 2mm coronal to the CEJ. What is the CAL? What periodontal Stage would the CAL make him?
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According to the information provided, the gingival margin is approximately 2mm coronal to the CEJ. Since there are 5-6mm probing depths, we need to add the depth of the pocket to the distance from the CEJ to the gingival margin. CAL = Probing Depth + (CEJ to Show more…
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