A periodontal probe passes completely through the furcation of the mandibular left first molar (3.6) from buccal to lingual, but the furcation entrance remains covered by gingiva. What is the Glickman furcation grade?

  • Correct answer

    Grade III

  • Grade II

  • Grade IV

  • Grade I

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  • Glickman Grade III is a through-and-through furcation that is still covered by soft tissue. Grade IV is also through-and-through but the furcation is clinically visible because of gingival recession.

    Source: Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology — oneguy

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