Inflammation and loss of connective tissues supporting or surrounding the teeth. This may involve any part of the PERIODONTIUM. Periodontitis is currently classified by disease progression (CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS; AGGRESSIVE PERIODONTITIS) instead of age of onset. (From 1999 International Workshop for a Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions, American Academy of Periodontology)
Pericementitis,Pericementitides,Periodontitides
D005881
Gingiva
Oral tissue surrounding and attached to TEETH.
Gums,Interdental Papilla,Papilla, Interdental,Gum
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014945
Wound Healing
Restoration of integrity to traumatized tissue.
Healing, Wound,Healings, Wound,Wound Healings
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