The severity of bone loss is measured by the:

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Clinical attachment loss (CAL) is the distance from the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) to the most apical extent of the periodontal probe tip that can be inserted into the periodontal pocket. It reflects the amount of tooth-supporting tissue that has been lost due to periodontitis and is the most reliable measure of the severity of bone loss. Pocket depth and recession also provide information about the degree of periodontal destruction but are less accurate than CAL in measuring the amount of bone loss. Inflammation is a clinical sign of periodontitis but does not directly measure the extent of bone loss.

The Severity of Bone Loss Is Measured by The