Clinical Diagnosis – The Promising Traditional Platform.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 11
Abstract
Periodontal diagnosis is an important label that clinicians place on patients periodontal condition or disease. A well structured and detailed history with a comprehensive and complete examination helps establish an accurate diagnosis. The prognosis and treatment plan for the patient relies almost entirely on proper clinical diagnosis. Despite extensive research to develop novel techniques for improved diagnostic quality the traditional methods clinical diagnosis still remains the mainstay of diagnosis. A good understanding of patient history and findings help provide a customized treatment plan, attending to all specific needs of the individual patient. This article provides details ; on the history of the patient with respect to medical , dental, personal, family aspect as well as thorough clinical examination assessing different components of the periodontium
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Sneha G . Thomas, Dr. Bindu . R. Nayar
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