Chairside screening for oral inflammation: A case series

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Background: Periodontitis is a common chronic inflammatory disease, with many patients unaware that they have this condition. This is partly because it progresses slowly and often comes with mild or intermittent symptoms. Diagnosing periodontal disease usually requires gingival probing, a reliable method, but one that often gets skipped during routine dental check-ups. Patients who cannot afford … Read more