Periodontitis

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

juvenile periodontitis, Papillon Lefevre syndrome, pyorrhea

Broader Terms

periodontium disorder

Related Terms

Capnocytophaga

Scope Note

inflammatory reaction of the tissues surrounding a tooth (periodontium), usually resulting from the extension of gingival inflammation into the periodontium.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Periodontitis Is Associated With Pregnancy Complications Results of a new study support the hypothesis that chronic periodontal infection increases the risk of developing preeclampsia in pregnant women.
• Periodontitis is usually caused by the improper cleaning of teeth.
• Typically, periodontitis is first diagnosed when a patient is > 35 yr old.
• Section: Overview Periodontitis is the inflammation of the structures that support teeth, the gum tissue, periodontal ligament, alveolus (small cavity) and cementum (bonelike connective tissue covering the root of a tooth and assisting in tooth support).
• 4813341 Periodontitis is associated with pregnancy complications Results of a new study support the hypothesis that chronic periodontal infection increases the risk of developing preeclampsia in pregnant women.

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