When completing the periodontal assessment,the Naber's probe indicated complete bone loss resulting in a through-and-through opening in the furcation without visualization on tooth #14.What furcation grade does this describe?

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Complete bone loss resulting in a through-and-through opening in the furcation without visualization is indicative of Grade III furcation involvement. Grades I and II involve less severe bone loss, while Grade IV involves complete passage through the furcation with visualization from the buccal and lingual aspects.

When Completing the Periodontal Assessment,the Naber's Probe Indicated Complete Bone