Which of the following diagnostic procedures is MOST accurate for determining severity of periodontal attachment loss?

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Measuring the sulcular areas (by periodontal probing) is the most accurate method of assessing the presence or absence of a periodontal pocket because the periodontal probe is the only instrument that can assess the level of connective tissue attachment to the tooth in relation to the cemento - enamel junction (CEJ) on all surfaces of the tooth; extent of loss of attachment (also known as clinical attachment loss ) is the key measure of disease severity.

Which of the Following Diagnostic Procedures Is MOST Accurate for Determining