Modern methods of inflammatory periodontal diseases diagnosis (literature review)

Ivanov Peter Vladimirovich, Ziulkina Larisa Alekseevna, Udaltsova Ekaterina Valer’evna, Gerasimova Tatyana Vladimirovna, Bulavina Alisa Aleksandrovna

Literature review that analyzes the advanced capabilities of modern methods for diagnosing of inflammatory periodontal diseases. Literature analysis has shown a tendency to demand constant monitoring in the treatment of periodontitis, and the need for accuracy in the diagnostic process and final diagnosis establishing. We agree with the point of view of the authors of many publications cited in the article, early diagnosis of periodontal diseases in the preclinical stage, as a result of the reversibility of processes, is a favorable prognosis for the patient. The article describes various diagnostic methods that are the "gold standard" in modern Periodontology, as well as methods that have been developing, such as the Florida Probe computer system, the t-scan electronic supracontact assessment system, microscopy, etc. The search for new, more accurate methods of periodontal diseases diagnosing and improving existing methods is a necessary direction for dentistry and medicine in General.

Keywords:periodontitis, periodontal disease monitoring, Florida Probe, T-scan system, matrix metalloproteinase, lipid peroxidation.