Periodontology

Treatment Phases

1. Phase 1: Non – surgical
2. Phase 2: Surgical
3. Phase 3: Restorative
4. Phase 4: Maintenance Must progress through Phase 1 → 4 before Phase 2 or 3

Merin's Classification

• Class A: 6 months – 1 year recall
• Class B: 3 – 4 months recall
• Class C: 1 – 3 months recall