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The diagnosis represents the first stage and one of the most critical phases in the sequence of treatment for periodontal patients. An appropriate and accurate diagnosis is essential for continuing with the next phases of treatment (establishing an etiology, prognosis, treatment plan, etc). Without a proper diagnosis, the treatment plan may be incomplete or even harmful to the patient. Consequently, it is of paramount importance to understand and properly utilize the multitude of tools pertaining to the acquisition of data for the creation of a diagnosis. Last, while some of these parameters may be of greater diagnostic value than others, the diagnosis should be formed based on the information obtained from all these different tools and methods of examination, including both clinical and radiographic evidence. Relying on a single parameter can also result in incomplete or inadequate diagnosis.