Extensive attachment loss suggests a worse prognosis for the patient.In periodontal therapy,all teeth with extensive attachment loss should be maintained as long as possible.

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Extensive attachment loss is a sign of severe periodontal disease and is associated with a poorer prognosis for the patient. However, the second statement that all teeth with extensive attachment loss should be maintained as long as possible is not completely true. In some cases, extraction of severely affected teeth may be necessary to improve the overall health of the patient's remaining teeth and reduce the risk of further spread of the disease. Therefore, the first statement is true, and the second statement is false.

Extensive Attachment Loss Suggests a Worse Prognosis for the Patient