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Glickman's Classification of Furcation Involvement

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Glickman's Classification of Furcation Involvement

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What is Grade I Involvement?

The furcation is open and exposed, clinically visible.

Pocket formation into the fluting of the furca with interradicular bone intact. (correct)

Interradicular bone is destroyed on one or more aspects of the furcation.

The furcation is occluded by gingiva with destroyed interradicular bone.

What characterizes Grade II Involvement?

Interradicular bone is destroyed on one or more aspects. (correct)

All interradicular bone is intact.

The furcation is open and exposed.

The furcation is occluded by gingiva.

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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Glickman's Classification of Furcation Involvement

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.
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.
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.
Grade IV Involvement:
- Significant destruction of the periodontium results in an exposed and open furcation.
- Furcation is clinically visible.

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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.