Abstract

EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM! - CHAIRSIDE DIAGNOSTICS IN PERIODONTICS

Dr. Varshini S.*, Dr. K. Malathi and Dr. G. Sandhya

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Abstract

Periodontal diseases are chronic oral inflammatory conditions caused by microbial dysbiosis and the host immune response, affecting the periodontium. The staging and grading of periodontal diseases are based on recording medical and dental histories, thorough oral examination, and multiple clinical and radiographic analyses of the periodontium. Early and accurate diagnosis of these diseases is indispensable to prevent the disabilities such as tooth loss, compromised oral functions and secondary systemic complications. Numerous studies and innovations have been evolved to ease clinicians with chairside diagnostics. This article reviews the available toolkit for diagnosing periodontal diseases and to overcome the challenges of rapid periodontal disease diagnosis.

Keywords: Periodontitis, diagnosis, probes, biomarkers.