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Do general dentists typically check for sulcus depths when examining teeth of an adult during a routine exam?
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Yes: Absolutely! A regular patient should get 6 point periodontal charting on each tooth once yearly. A patient on periodontal maintenance should get it done at every recare visit.
Answered 3/18/2016
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