PERIAPICAL DIAGNOSES
This describes the health of the periodontium. It correlates to the results of your percussion test, condition of the gingiva, and radiographic appearance of the PDL/alveloar bone.
The periodontium is normal. The tooth is not sensitive to percussion or palpation.
The x-ray shows an intact lamina dura (thin radiopaque line) and a uniform PDL space (thin radiolucent line).
The tooth is NOT TENDER to percussion or palpation. However, a PERIAPICAL RADIOLUCENCY is PRESENT on the x-ray.
The tooth is TENDER to PERCUSSION. A RADIOLUCENCY MAY OR MAY NOT be PRESENT.
Some form of RECENT SWELLING (gingival abscess, vestibular swelling, cellulitis) is present and the patient is in PAIN.
This type of SWELLING OCCURS GRADUALLY (sinus tract) and the patient is generally NOT IN PAIN. This is often accompanied by a radiolucency.
