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At what stage during periodontitis do periodontal pockets occur?
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Stage 1: into Stage 2: Gingivitis into early periodontitis. May or may not result in loss of attachment and bone loss.
Answered 6/6/2014
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In early stages: when periodontal disease affects the bone and supporting tissue, it is called periodontitis and is characterized by the formation of pockets or spaces between the tooth and gums.
Answered 9/25/2015
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