Questions and Answers
What is Grade I Involvement?
What characterizes Grade II Involvement?
What is Grade III Involvement?
The furcation is occluded by gingiva, but the interradicular bone has been destroyed allowing a probe to pass through.
Describe Grade IV Involvement.
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Study Notes
Glickman's Classification of Furcation Involvement
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Grade I Involvement:
- Pocket formation occurs within the furcal fluting.
- Interradicular bone remains intact.
- No visible or radiographic evidence of bone loss.
- Charted as an upside-down V.
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Grade II Involvement:
- Interradicular bone destruction occurs on one or more aspects of the furcation.
- A portion of alveolar bone and the periodontal ligament is still intact.
- Represented on charts as an empty triangle.
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Grade III Involvement:
- Gingiva occludes the furcation area.
- Interradicular bone is destroyed, allowing a probe to pass completely through furcation.
- Visually charted as a shaded triangle.
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Grade IV Involvement:
- Significant destruction of the periodontium results in an exposed and open furcation.
- Furcation is clinically visible.
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Description
This quiz covers the nuances of Glickman's classification system for furcation involvement in dental practice. It focuses on various grades of involvement, specifically Grade I and Grade II, highlighting their definitions and implications in periodontal health. Perfect for dental students and professionals seeking to reinforce their understanding of furcation classifications.
