What is Clinical Attachment Level in Periodontics?

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The surgical removal of one root of a multi-rooted tooth, typically a maxillary molar, while retaining the crown and remaining roots.

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A periodontal measurement indicating the distance from the cementoenamel junction to the base of the periodontal pocket,...

attachment level loss of attachment

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Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
Clinical Attachment Level IVT	Technical Term	Advanced	A periodontal measurement indicating the distance from the cementoenamel junctio...

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advanced 38

professional 8