Which of the following is a listed benefit of PSR?

• A. Chairsides sedation
• B. Early detection
• C. In-depth diagnosis of perio by tooth
• D. Requires radiographs for all sextants

Answer: (B)

PSR is a rapid chairside screening method that flags potential periodontal problems in each sextant, guiding whether a full periodontal examination is needed. The main benefit is early detection, because it allows clinicians to spot signs of periodontal disease early in a patient’s care, enabling timely preventive guidance or referral for a comprehensive evaluation and treatment planning. This early cue helps protect the health of the tooth-supporting tissues and can improve prognosis by catching issues before they become extensive. PSR provides a screening snapshot rather than a full per-tooth diagnosis, so it doesn’t replace detailed charting. It also doesn’t require radiographs for every sextant; imaging is used as needed to confirm findings and plan treatment.