Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums become swollen and red and may bleed. In its more serious form, periodontitis, the gums can pull away from the tooth, bone can be lost, and teeth may loosen or fall out; it is considered the main cause of tooth loss for adults worldwide. It typically arises from plaque biofilm harboring bacteria such as Porphyromonas gingivalis and Treponema denticola. Risk factors include smoking, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, almost any autoimmune disease, family history and certain medications.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXI: Diseases of the Digestive System 1 Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category) Connections
Treated By
Source Gingivectomy (Wikipedia)
Source Periodontal surgery (Wikipedia)
Source Scaling and root planing (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. World Health Organization: ICD-10 Version:2019 - K00-K14
World Health OrganizationICD-10 2019 category K05, Chapter XIQuote, ICD-10 2019 category K05, Chapter XI
K05 Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
2. Wikipedia: Periodontal disease
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Periodontal disease typically arises from the development of plaque biofilm, which harbors harmful bacteria such as Porphyromonas gingivalis and Treponema denticola.
Scaling and root planing (Wikipedia)
Treated By: Scaling and Root Planing, Lead (695551)Quote, Treated By: Scaling and Root Planing, Lead (695551)
This helps to establish a periodontium that is in remission of periodontal disease.
Gingivectomy (Wikipedia)
Treated By: Gingivectomy, Lead (695551)Quote, Treated By: Gingivectomy, Lead (695551)
Gingivectomy is the primary treatment method available in reducing the pocket depths of patients with periodontitis and suprabony pockets.
Periodontal surgery (Wikipedia)
Treated By: Periodontal Surgery, Lead (695551)Quote, Treated By: Periodontal Surgery, Lead (695551)
of instruments to the root surface, elimination of inflammation, creation of an oral environment for plaque control, periodontal disease control, oral hygiene maintenance, maintaining proper embrasure space, addressing gingiva-alveolar mucosa problems, and esthetic improvement.
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