Periodontal diagnosis is determined by analyzing disease characteristics including all of the following except:

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Bleeding on probing is a sign of inflammation; however, it does not meet the criteria for a disease characteristic used to develop a periodontal diagnosis. There is a lack of correlation between bleeding on probing and risk for future clinical attachment loss. Bleeding on probing is one of 15 factors used in periodontal assessment and examination and is an indicator of disease activity. Absence of bleeding is used as a criterion for stability. Extent is the number of sites involved and is localized or generalized; it is considered for periodontal diagnosis. Severity is based on the amount of clinical attachment loss that is a factor in periodontal diagnosis. Classification of periodontal disease refers to gingival disease or chronic or aggressive periodontitis and is decided on by using the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) classifications.

Periodontal Diagnosis Is Determined by Analyzing Disease Characteristics Including All