Clinical Presentation & Protocol
Patient Usually Complains Of
Patient presents with chief complaint of gingival bleeding during brushing and flossing. Reports occasional gingival tenderness and mild swelling. No history of spontaneous bleeding or systemic conditions exacerbating periodontal status. Oral hygiene habits include [brushing frequency] and [flossing frequency].
Clinical Examination Findings
Intraoral examination reveals generalized marginal gingival erythema and edema. Gingival margins appear rounded with loss of knife-edge architecture. Bleeding on Probing (BOP) present in [percentage/sites] of examined sites. Plaque accumulation noted at the gingival margin. No clinical attachment loss or radiographic evidence of bone loss observed. Periodontal probing depths range from 1-3mm.
Treatment Protocol
Perform full-mouth supragingival and subgingival scaling and root debridement to remove plaque and calculus. Provide oral hygiene instruction (OHI) focusing on proper brushing technique (Bass method) and interdental cleaning. Schedule follow-up appointment in 2-4 weeks to evaluate gingival tissue response and resolution of inflammation.