1PG student in Periodontics, Department of Periodontics, VSPM Dental College and Research Centre, Digdoh Hills, Hingna Road, Nagpur-440019, India
2MDS, Professor, Department of Periodontics, VSPM Dental College and Research Centre, Digdoh Hills, Hingna Road, Nagpur-440019, India
3MDS, Professor and Head of Department, Department of Periodontics, VSPM Dental College and Research Centre, Digdoh Hills, Hingna Road, Nagpur-440019, India
*Corresponding author: Dr. Rajashri Kolte E-mail: aaditi02@gmail.com
Online published on 24 September, 2015.
The subject of classification is considered to be monotonous by most people. Classification systems help to assemble similar disease phenotypes in more homogeneous syndromes. Over the years, various researchers have done extensive work in the development of classification of periodontal diseases. Three dominant paradigms that reflected the understanding of the nature of periodontal diseases were noticed during the evolution of periodontal diseases. The most accepted classification is the American Academy of Periodontology (1999) Classification. It was designed to overcome the drawbacks, problems, inconsistencies and deficiencies of the 1989 classification. Also analysis and rationale was provided for each of the modifications and changes.
Classification, periodontal diseases, American Academy of Periodontology (1999) Classification
