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Position Paper: Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases
Author(s) -
Gary C. Armitage
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.2003.74.8.1237
Subject(s) - medicine , periodontitis , periodontal disease , dentistry , gingival and periodontal pocket , clinical attachment loss , clinical practice , intensive care medicine , physical therapy
This position paper on the diagnosis of periodontal diseases was prepared by the Research, Science and Therapy Committee of the American Academy of Periodontology. It is intended for the information of the dental profession and other interested parties. The purpose of the paper is to provide the reader with a general overview of the important issues related to the diagnosis of periodontal diseases. It is not intended as a comprehensive review of the subject. J Periodontol 2003;74:1237‐1247 .