Match each type of periodontal disease with its characteristics.

-Tooth mobility and pocket depths of 7 mm or greater

Question

Match each type of periodontal disease with its characteristics.

-Tooth mobility and pocket depths of 7 mm or greater

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Tooth mobility and pocket depths of 7 mm or greater are characteristics of advanced periodontitis. Aggressive periodontitis typically has rapid bone loss and attachment loss in young individuals. Early periodontitis has pocket depths of 4-5 mm and some bone loss. Moderate periodontitis has pocket depths of 5-7 mm and increasing bone loss. Necrotizing periodontal disease involves painful and necrotic tissue, but may not necessarily have deep pocket depths or tooth mobility.

Match Each Type of Periodontal Disease with Its Characteristics