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Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis
An infection characterized by necrosis of gingival tissues, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. These lesions are often associated with malnutrition, human immunodeficiency virus infection, and immunosuppression.
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Early‐onset periodontitis
A previously used term.
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Chronic periodontitis
An infectious disease that presents with inflammation within the supporting tissues of the teeth. Progressive attachment and bone loss are accompanied by pocket formation and/or recession of the gingiva. Chronic periodontitis is the most frequently occurring form of periodontitis. It is found most often in adults but can also occur in young patients. Plaque and…
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Aggressive periodontitis
A specific type of periodontitis with unmistakably identifiable clinical and laboratory findings that make it sufficiently different from chronic periodontitis to warrant a separate classification. Aggressive periodontitis occurs in patients who are otherwise clinically healthy (except for periodontal disease). Usual features include rapid attachment loss and bone destruction. Patients with aggressive periodontitis generally exhibit amounts…
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Adult periodontitis
A rarely used term. In general, patients previously classified as having adult periodontitis are now included under the chronic periodontitis category.
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Periodontitis
Inflammation of the periodontal supporting tissues of the teeth from gingiva into the adjacent bone and ligament. Usually a progressively destructive change leading to loss of bone and periodontal ligament. Is a severe form of gingivitis in which the inflammation of the gums extends to the supporting structures of the tooth. Also called pyorrhea. Inflammation…
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Periodontist
A dental practitioner who, by virtue of special knowledge and training in the field, is qualified to and limits his/her practice or activities to periodontics. A dentist who specialises in the treatment of gum diseases. A dental specialist who treats advanced cases of gingivitis, or gum inflammation. A dentist who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment,…
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Periodontics
That specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes; the maintenance of the health, function, and esthetics of these structures and tissues; and the replacement of lost teeth and supporting structures by grafting or implantation of natural and synthetic…
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Periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics (PAOO)
A surgical intervention performed in conjunction with orthodontic therapy. This procedure is characterized by full‐thickness labial and lingual alveolar flaps accompanied by selective labial and lingual corticotomies.
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Periodontalgia
Pain associated with the periodontal structures.
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