The dental hygienist is assessing a maxillary molar tooth wi…

The dental hygienist is assessing a maxillary molar tooth with a Nabers furcation probe. The furcation probe passes through the furcation between the mesial and distal roots and touches the palatal root. The entrance to the furcation is not visible. The level of furcation involvement should be recorded as a class of:

The dental clinician notes the following clinical signs duri…

The dental clinician notes the following clinical signs during the periodontal assessment of a young male teenager: Moderate plaque biofilm present at the gingival margin, Gingival redness and tenderness, Bleeding on gentle probing, Gingival margin in a normal position, Probe depths of 2-3mm, Inflammatory response that seems appropriate given the amount of biofilm. Which of the following types of periodontal disease should the hygienist suspect for this patient?