Abstract
The current classifications of teeth with furcation involvements refer mainly to the horizontal component of bone loss. This article presents a subclassification that measures the probeable vertical depth from the roof of the furca apically. The subclasses being proposed are: A, B and C. "A" indicates a probeable vertical depth of 1-3 mm, "B" 4-6 mm and "C" 7 or more mm of probeable depth from the roof of the furca apically. Furcations would thus be classified as IA, IB, IC, IIA, IIB, IIC and IIIA, IIIB, IIIC.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 283-284 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of Periodontology |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 1984 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Periodontics
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics of 'Classification of the vertical component of furcation involvement.'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Cite this
Tarnow, D., & Fletcher, P. (1984). Classification of the vertical component of furcation involvement. Journal of Periodontology, 55(5), 283-284. https://doi.org/10.1902/jop.1984.55.5.283