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    insignificant, although this may be a symptom of progressing periodontitis in that person. Periodontitis has been linked to increased inflammation in the body...
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    Periapical periodontitis or apical periodontitis (AP) is an acute or chronic inflammatory lesion around the apex of a tooth root, most commonly caused...
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  • Chronic periodontitis is one of the seven categories of periodontitis as defined by the American Academy of Periodontology 1999 classification system...
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  • Aggressive periodontitis describes a type of periodontal disease and includes two of the seven classifications of periodontitis as defined by the 1999...
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    plaque-induced. While some cases of gingivitis never progress to periodontitis, periodontitis is always preceded by gingivitis. Gingivitis is reversible with...
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    gums (periodontitis). The often severe gum pain that characterizes NG distinguishes it from the more common gingivitis or chronic periodontitis which...
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  • (ICD) codes Periodontitis Stages: Based on severity and complexity of management Stage I: Initial periodontitis Stage II: Moderate periodontitis Stage III:...
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  • referred to as periodontitis.: 96–97  The gingivitis response is a protective mechanism, averting periodontitis in many cases. Periodontitis is an infection...
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    groups: adult periodontitis, early-onset periodontitis, periodontitis associated with systemic disease, necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis and refractory...
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    periapical periodontitis (which results in pain on biting). Cracked tooth syndrome may also cause a combination of symptoms. Lateral periodontitis (which...
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  • prevalence of “advanced periodontitis”, but have differing definitions of this term. Generally though, severe forms of periodontitis do not seem to affect...
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    Plumeria pudica have been studied in mice as a potential treatment for periodontitis and use as an antioxidant. Bridal bouquet White frangipani Fiddle leaf...
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    mild to moderate periodontitis, scaling and root planing can achieve excellent results if the procedure is thorough. As periodontitis increases in severity...
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  • theories to explain the role of plaque bacteria in dental caries and in periodontitis. They rely heavily on the postulates of Koch (formulated in 1884) and...
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    [citation needed] Curettage has been used to treat teeth affected by periodontitis. Gingival curettage is a surgical procedure designed to remove the soft...
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    keratoderma with periodontitis, is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused by a deficiency in cathepsin C. PLS is characterized by periodontitis and palmoplantar...
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    Necrotizing periodontal diseases is one of the three categories of periodontitis as defined by the American Academy of Periodontology/European Federation...
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  • Periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic diseases is one of the seven categories of periodontitis as defined by the American Academy of Periodontology...
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    have been missed in 23% of cases, which can in turn lead to apical periodontitis. The upper molars, in particular, are predisposed to have an occult...
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    that surrounds the tooth, this is known as periodontitis. Dental plaque is not the sole cause of periodontitis; however it is many times referred to as...
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  • localized aggressive periodontitis, a severe infection of the periodontium. It is also suspected to be involved in chronic periodontitis. Less frequently...
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  • classification system, periodontitis, there are again three sub-types: I) Necrotizing periodontal diseases II) Periodontitis III) Periodontitis as a manifestation...
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  • Periodontitis is an oral infection that can damage the bones supporting teeth and lead to tooth loss. One of the major risk factors for periodontitis...
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    The idea of a tooth worm is a theory of the cause of dental caries, periodontitis and toothaches. Once widespread, the belief is now obsolete, having...
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  • proliferation. Gingipains are key factors in tissue damage symptoms of periodontitis, which results from the degradation of matrix metalloproteins, collagen...
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    Pericoronitis Peri-implantitis Periodontal abscess Periodontal trauma Periodontitis Aggressive As a manifestation of systemic disease Chronic Perio-endo...
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  • hydrocephaly due to the small size of the skull; portosystemic shunts; periodontitis and gingivitis due to the small jaw leading to problems with tooth growth;...
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    lead to many gum and periodontal disorders, including gingivitis or periodontitis, which are major causes for tooth failure. Recent studies have also...
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  • attachment procedure (LANAP) is a surgical therapy for the treatment of periodontitis, intended to work through regeneration rather than resection. This therapy...
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    Pericoronitis Peri-implantitis Periodontal abscess Periodontal trauma Periodontitis Aggressive As a manifestation of systemic disease Chronic Perio-endo...
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