Staging periodontitis and writing the referral
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A 55-year-old has bleeding gums and deep pockets around the upper molars. The first exam suggests the disease may need a specialist.
- Bleeding on probing at several sites
- Deep pockets around the upper molars
- Six sites charted on every tooth
- Plan: stage, treat first, re-probe, refer if needed
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A 55-year-old has bleeding gums and deep pockets around the upper molars. The first exam suggests the disease may need a specialist.
- Bleeding on probing at several sites
- Deep pockets around the upper molars
- Six sites charted on every tooth
- Plan: stage, treat first, re-probe, refer if needed
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