The Clinical Attachment Revisited: A Clinical Opinion Introducing the (A-LEVEL), (A-GAIN), and (A-LOSS)

Professor of Periodontology, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, The International University for Science and Technology, Damascus, Syria

*Corresponding Author: Aous Dannan, Professor of Periodontology, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, The International University for Science and Technology, Damascus, Syria; Tel: 00963 933300 485; Email: [email protected]

Received Date: February 20, 2024

Publication Date: March 15, 2024

Citation: Dannan A. (2024). The Clinical Attachment Revisited: A Clinical Opinion Introducing the (A-LEVEL), (A-GAIN), and (A-LOSS). Mathews J Dentistry. 8(1):44.

Copyright: Dannan A. © (2024)

ABSTRACT

The diagnosis of periodontal diseases usually requires resorting to several clinical indicators such as the probing depth, the gingival recession, and the amount of loss of attachment. However, the terminology used in describing the latter, and the measurements made to record it have led to confusion. This paper attempts to introduce new diagnostic terms to prevent some of the confusion that existed in the field of recording the so-called (clinical attachment loss) or (clinical attachment level). The “attachment level” (A-Level), the “attachment loss” (A-Loss), and the “attachment gain” (A-Gain) are new terminologies suggested as alternatives to some existing ones. Furthermore, essential calculations are demonstrated as new formulas to make periodontal diagnosis easier for clinicians, specialists, and non-professionals (e.g., dental students). Committing to these new suggested terminologies and formulas that are demonstrated in this paper would ensure unity in terms of periodontal diagnosis and research terminologies. 

Keywords: periodontal diagnosis, attachment level, attachment loss, attachment gain