Bleeding alone is not a predictor of periodontal breakdown or future attachment loss.Bleeding in conjunction with other clinical signs of breakdown,such as increased attachment loss or pocket depth,does show a potential for continued periodontal destruction.

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Bleeding on probing alone is not a definitive predictor of periodontal disease progression, but when combined with other signs such as increased attachment loss or pocket depth, it indicates a higher risk of ongoing periodontal damage.

Bleeding Alone Is Not a Predictor of Periodontal Breakdown or Future