Classification and Pathophysiology of Periodontal Pockets

Periodontal Pocket

Define and classify pockets. Write about the pathophysiology of pocket formation.

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Define and classify periodontal pocket. Write in detail about pathophysiology of pocket.
Answer. Periodontal pocket can be defined as pathological deepening of gingival sulcus.

Classification of Periodontal Pocket

• Depending upon its morphology:
  • Gingival/false pocket.
  • Periodontal/true pocket.
  • Combined pocket.
• Depending upon its relationship to crestal bone:
  • Suprabony/Supra-alveolar pocket.
  • Infrabony/Intra-alveolar pocket.
• Depending upon the number of surface involved:
  • Simple pocket.
  • Compound pocket.
  • Complex pocket.
• Depending upon the nature of soft tissue wall of the pocket:
  • Edematous pocket.
  • Fibrotic pocket.
• Depending upon the disease activity:
  • Active pocket.
  • Inactive pocket.

Pathophysiology of Pocket Formation