The initial appointment with the periodontist involves a thorough examination and assessment of the gums. This assessment is made through the measurement of the gum pockets (periodontal probing) which will reflect the gum health.
Clinical measurements of gum health will be compared with any radiographic data available, and will enable a diagnosis of your gum condition to be made. A treatment plan will be suggested and discussed with you. As periodontal disease is a chronic condition, commonly no treatment is performed during the consultation appointment.
