Stage 1 - Gingivitis (Gum Inflammation)
Margin of the attached gingival (gum) is inflamed and swollen plaque covering teeth treatment can reverse the condition.
A. Plaque and calculus deposit
B. Inflamed Gingiva
C. Zero bone loss
Marginal gingivitis
Mild plaque and calculus Reversible with scale/polish
Stage 3 - Moderate Periodontitis (Gum Disease)
Cherry red and bleeding attached gum is being destroyed by infection and calculus (tartar) sore mouth affects eating and behaviour
Bad breath is present
Beginning of periodontal diseas
May be irreversible
B. Deepening pocket
C. Extensive bone reduction
Ulcerated gingiva
25 - 50% bone loss
Possible furcation exposure
Plaque and calculus further down
A. Plaque and calculus extend down
A. Plaque and calculus extend down
B. Deepening pocket
C. Extensive bone reduction
D. Severe bone and gum loss
Significant loss of gingiva
> 50% bone loss tooth mobility
A. Plaque and calculus extend down