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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. List of periodontal diseases - Wikipedia

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    Generally all gingival diseases share common features such as signs and symptoms being restricted to gingiva, clinically detectable inflammation, and the potential for the gum tissues to return to a state of health once the cause is removed, without irreversible loss of attachment of the teeth.

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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 ...

  6. Chronic periodontitis - Wikipedia

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    Chronic periodontitis is initiated by Gram-negative tooth-associated microbial biofilms that elicit a host response, which results in bone and soft tissue destruction. In response to endotoxin derived from periodontal pathogens, several osteoclast-related mediators target the destruction of alveolar bone and supporting connective tissue such as the periodontal ligament.

  7. 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.

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