Table 1.

Scoring of basic periodontal examination

Code	Examination findings	Clinical condition
0	No pockets exceeding >3 mm, no calculus, no overhangs, no bleeding on probing	Healthy periodontium
1	Colored band totally visible, indicating no pockets >3 mm without calculus or plaque retentive factors but bleeding on probing	Gingivitis
2	Colored band remain totally visible, indicating no pockets >3 mm, but calculus, plaque retentive factors visible at or below the gingival margins, with or without bleeding on probing	Gingivitis or plaque retentive factors
3	Colored band partially visible in deepest pocket indicating depth of 3.5 mm-4 mm but <5.5 mm-6 mm	Mild periodontitis
4	Colored band completely invisible indicating pocket depth of >6 mm	Moderate to severe periodontitis
*	Attachment loss at any site is 7 mm or greater / Furcation involvement	Severe periodontitis