[Gingivitis with relation to periodontitis and its diagnosis].
1966
Y Okada
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D010518
Periodontitis
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
D003813
Dentistry
The profession concerned with the teeth, oral cavity, and associated structures, and the diagnosis and treatment of their diseases including prevention and the restoration of defective and missing tissue.
D005891
Gingivitis
Inflammation of gum tissue (GINGIVA) without loss of connective tissue.