Periodontitis
| Definition: |
Inflammatory reaction of the tissues surrounding a tooth (periodontium), usually resulting from the extension of gingival inflammation (gingivitis) into the periodontium. (From Dorland, 27th ed) |
| Notes: |
PERIODONTITIS, JUVENILE is also available with ref to teen-agers & young adults |
| Also Called: |
Pericementitis |
Periodontitis Categories.
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Periodontal Pocket - An abnormal extension of a gingival sulcus accompanied by the apical migration of the epithelial attachment and bone resorption. |
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Periodontitis, Juvenile - Localized periodontitis in teenagers and young adults. The onset is during the circumpubertal period but the diagnosis can be made beyond puberty. Lesions are confined predominantly to the first permanent molars or incisors and the distribution of lesions is usually symmetrical. The gingiva may appear normal. The lesions are highly active immediately following puberty but later destruction may slow or cease spontaneously. The disease is four times more prevalent in females than males and more prevalent in African Americans than in other races or ethnic groups. (From Schluger et al., Periodontal Diseases, 2d ed, p61) |
Periodontitis Definitions and Terms
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