Scoring the full extent of periodontal disease in the dog: development of a total mouth periodontal score (TMPS) system.

Authors :: Harvey CE
Laster L
Shofer F
Miller B
Source :: Journal of veterinary dentistry [J Vet Dent] 2008 Sep; Vol. 25 (3), pp. 176-80.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The development of a total mouth periodontal scoring system is described. This system uses methods to score the full extent of gingivitis and periodontitis of all tooth surfaces, weighted by size of teeth, and adjusted by size of dog.

Subjects :: Animals
Dog Diseases diagnosis
Dogs
Female
Male
Periodontal Diseases classification
Periodontal Diseases diagnosis
Periodontal Diseases pathology
Periodontal Pocket classification
Periodontal Pocket diagnosis
Periodontal Pocket pathology
Dog Diseases classification
Dog Diseases pathology
Periodontal Diseases veterinary
Periodontal Index
Periodontal Pocket veterinary

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