Your patient demonstrates generalized probe depths of 3 to 4 mm,with localized areas of bleeding on probing.There is generalized gingival recession of 2 to 3 mm and class II furcation involvement on teeth 3,14,15,and 31.The periodontal case type is

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The presence of class II furcation involvement on multiple teeth and generalized gingival recession with localized bleeding on probing indicates a more severe periodontal disease. This corresponds to a class III periodontal case type according to the American Academy of Periodontology classification system.

Your Patient Demonstrates Generalized Probe Depths of 3 to 4