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6 Point Pocket Chart

All patients have a Basic Periodontal Examination when they visit the dentist or Hygienist/Therapist.

The probe is “walked around” measuring the depth of the gingival crevices/periodontal pockets (the gap between the tooth and the gums, “below the gumline”)

We record this in numbers ranging from 0 to 4.

For patients with codes 0, 1 or 2, the BPE should be recorded at every routine examination

For patients with BPE codes of 3 or 4, more detailed periodontal charting is required.

We call this a 6PPC (6-point pocket chart)

The probe is again “walked around” each tooth. We then measure and record 6 points around each tooth, this gives us a much clearer picture of the pockets (the gap between the tooth and the gums, “below the gumline”) that are deeper and may need further treatment to stabilise this condition.

A 6PPC is carried out yearly so we can compare areas within the mouth that are improving or may need further attention.

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  • Having recently had serious tooth ache I managed to get booked into El Nashar, and I can honestly say from start to finish I was well looked after. I was seen by Victoria and Mary and they both made me feel calm and relaxed even though I was in tremendous pain. And a special thanks to Tiffany who helped me with booking more appointments and also gave me the relevant information I needed for my health insurance. All round fantastic service. What a team!!

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  • I joined El Nashar at the beginning of this year, everyone I have come into contact with has been so friendly. I have been very impressed both with the staff and also the equipment in the surgery. To date, I have seen one of the hygienists Fran and my new dentist Veronica both have been excellent and very thorough. Special call out also to Vanessa on reception, today who was very helpful in rearranging some appointments.

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  • After feeling let down by my NHS dentist my husband managed to get me an emergency appointment at El Nashar. I have been in absolute agony for a few weeks and feeling totally drained. From the minute I walked in I felt welcome, the reception team were lovely and very informative. I was seen by Jo and Mary and all I can say is I’ve never felt so relaxed at a dentist appointment. Jo went above and beyond to help me and the customer service all round was exceptional :)

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