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  2. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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    Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. [5] In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums become swollen and red and may bleed. [5] It is considered the main cause of tooth loss for adults worldwide. [7][8] In its more serious form, called periodontitis ...

  3. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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    The prevalence of gum disease is concerning as gingivitis and periodontitis can have serious consequences for your overall health. According to family dentist Kristy Gretzula, DMD, gum disease may ...

  4. Gingivitis - Wikipedia

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    Gingivitis. Gingivitis is a non-destructive disease that causes inflammation of the gums; [ 1 ]ulitis is an alternative term. [ 2 ] The most common form of gingivitis, and the most common form of periodontal disease overall, is in response to bacterial biofilms (also called plaque) that are attached to tooth surfaces, termed plaque-induced ...

  5. Periodontology - Wikipedia

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    employment. Hospitals, private practices. Periodontology or periodontics (from Ancient Greek περί, perí – 'around'; and ὀδούς, odoús – 'tooth', genitive ὀδόντος, odóntos) is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them.

  6. List of periodontal diseases - Wikipedia

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    An internationally agreed classification formulated at the World Workshop in Clinical Periodontics in 1989 divided periodontal diseases into 5 groups: adult periodontitis, early-onset periodontitis, periodontitis associated with systemic disease, necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis and refractory periodontitis. [1]

  7. Chronic periodontitis - Wikipedia

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    Chronic periodontitis is a common disease of the oral cavity consisting of chronic inflammation of the periodontal tissues that is caused by the accumulation of profuse amounts of dental plaque. Periodontitis initially begins as gingivitis and can progress onto chronic and subsequent aggressive periodontitis according to the 1999 classification.

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