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===Diagnostic Imaging===
===Diagnostic Imaging===
Oral radiography can be used to assess periodontitis. Cases of periodontitis will show generalised horizontal and vertical alveolar bone loss in focal areas.
Oral radiography can be used to assess periodontal disease. Cases of periodontitis will show generalised horizontal and vertical alveolar bone loss in focal areas.
Radiographic signs of periodontal disease:
Radiographic signs of periodontal disease:
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
'''Gingivitis''':
*Educate the owner of the disease process
*Educate the onwer in good daily dental home care
*Dental scale and polish
*Regular examinations to assess the condition
'''Periodontitis''':
*Educate the owner of the disease process
*Educate the onwer in good daily dental home care
*Dental Scale and polish
*Root surface debridement
*Extraction of teeth with severe periodontitis
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==