BPE Furcation — ORE Part 1 MCQ

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EasyPeriodontologyBPE FurcationORE Part 1

In the Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE), which recording symbol identifies furcation involvement within a sextant?

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Correct answer: B — An asterisk (*)

Explanation lettering: B = shown as A · A = shown as B · D = shown as C · E = shown as D · C = shown as E

The correct answer is A. In UK BPE recording, an asterisk (*) denotes furcation involvement and is recorded beside the relevant sextant score, for example, 3*. It is therefore an additional finding rather than a numeric BPE code. Code 1 records bleeding on probing where there are no pockets over 3.5 mm or plaque-retentive factors; code 2 indicates calculus or overhangs; code 3 indicates probing depths of at least 4 mm; and code 4 indicates probing depths of at least 6 mm. Thus, codes B–E describe other BPE findings and do not specifically identify furcation involvement.

Reference: Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP). Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases in Primary Care: BPE screening of adults. Current web guidance, accessed July 2026. https://www.periodontalcare.sdcep.org.uk/guidance/assessment/clinical-examination/periodontal-probing/bpe-screening-of-adults/