Open Dental Forum

Clinical attachment level (CAL) is defined as the pocket depth (PD) less the difference between the free gingival margin and the cervical-enamel-junction (FGM-CEJ), or, CAL = PD - [FGM-CEJ] For a healthy patient the CAL is typically <1 mm, slight perio 1-2mm moderate 3-4mm severe >=5 mm The "gingiva...