clinical attachment level


clin·i·cal a·ttach·ment lev·el

(klin'i-kăl ă-tach'mĕnt lev'ĕl) The estimated position of structures that support the tooth as measured with a periodontal probe; provides an estimate of a tooth's stability and of loss of bone support.

clin·i·cal a·ttach·ment lev·el

(klin'i-kăl ă-tach'mĕnt lev'ĕl) Estimated position of structures that support tooth as measured by periodontal probe; estimates tooth's stability and indicates loss of bone support.