Recent advances in clinical periodontal diagnosis and periodontal treatment procedures: A brief review

Abstract

Periodontal disease, one of the most common oral diseases, is characterized by gingival inflammation and periodontal tissue destruction. The periodontal disease phase is discontinuous, with periods of exacerbation and remission, making diagnosis, and prevention difficult for clinicians. Newer risk factors have been identified, and environmental and genetic factors may have influenced the pattern of disease. This review article highlights about the recent advances used in the diagnosing and treating the disease and throws light on the various available points of care diagnostic devices.