Classification of furcation involvement: A literature review

Vikram Bali; Rajnesh Parimoo; Santokh Singh

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v5nS1.5678

Authors

Vikram Bali Professor & Head, Department of Periodontology, Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh
Rajnesh Parimoo Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh
Santokh Singh Junior Resident, Department of Periodontology, Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh

Keywords:

classification, furcation lesions, gingival recession, prognosis

Abstract

Furcation lesions have been described by various classification systems. For many years, the most widely utilized classification system have been proposed by Glickman with no reference to the prognostic value of the lesion itself. This article reviews the old classification systems to classify furcation lesions on the basis of position of gingival margin and its relationship with the furcation area (exposed/non-exposed) for a better understanding of furcation involvements and increases the prognostic value of treatments in the long term.

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