title: A classification system for loss of papillary height.
abstract: A classification system for loss of papillary height is proposed. It uses readily identifiable anatomical landmarks for reference, and sorts the degree of loss into 3 classes. The 3 broad categories allow for a quick descriptive assessment. In addition to the basic classification, it is suggested that additional and incremental description may be included to further define the defects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Loma Linda University, CA, USA.
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Nordland
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Tarnow
mesh_terms: D018450:Disease Progression; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology*; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008437:Maxilla; D019237:Tooth Cervix / Q000473:pathology