A patient has numerous periodontal sites that measure 6–8 mm probing depths with buccal furcation involvement. Mobility is slight. Gingival inflammation and bleeding is generalized. The patient is a smoker. Write a short treatment plan

What will be an ideal response?


Treatment plan:
A. Phase I
1. data collection
2. indices (plaque, bleeding)
3. oral hygiene instructions
4. periodontal debridement
5. reevaluation of debridement
B. Phase II
1. surgical procedures
C. Phase IV
1. maintenance
2. review oral hygiene

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