Terminology

Bleeding On Probing:

Hemorrhage of the lining of the pocket as a result of gentle probing. This is due to the inflammation and ulceration of the pocket walls elicited by the presence of calculus (tartar), and plaque on the surface of the root adjacent to the pocket wall. (Clinical diagnostic parameter used for the early detection of gingivitis or periodontitis. The most common cause of abnormal clinical bleeding is chronic inflammation)

 

 

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