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Periodontal disease

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. It is considered the main cause of tooth loss for adults worldwide. In its more serious form, called periodontitis, the gums can pull away…

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Causes
Bacterial plaque buildup
Complications
Tooth loss, gum abscess
Diagnostic method
Dental examination, X-rays
Frequency
538 million (2015)
Other names
Gum disease, pyorrhea, periodontitis
Pronunciation
Periodontitis /ˌpɛrioʊdɒnˈtaɪtɪs/, pyorrhea /ˌpaɪəˈriːə/

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Periodontal disease

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Triples107
Avg. degree1.99
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Periodontal disease

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related to Systemic implications · 14
Periodontal disease → Bacteria, Both, C-Reactive Protein, CRP, IL-6, Inflammatory, Interleukin-6, PD, Periodontal, Studies, The, TNF, To, Tumor Necrosis Factor
related to history · 11
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related to Other animals · 8
Periodontal disease → Additional, Its, Periodontal, Pet Nutrition, Recent, Systemic, The, Waltham Centre
has prevention · 7
Periodontal disease → Brushing, Chlorhexidine, Daily, Dental, Flossing, Regular, Using
related to Periodontal probing · 7
Periodontal disease → An, Dentists, However, If, In, This, When
related to Inadequate nutrition and periodontal disease · 6
Periodontal disease → Deficiencies, Different, Nutritional, Periodontal, Studies, Vitamin
related to Oral cancer and periodontal disease · 6
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related to Maintenance · 4
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related to Prognosis · 4
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related to 1999 classification · 2
Periodontal disease → GingivitisChronic, The

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Periodontal diseaseCausesBacterial plaque buildup1.00infobox
Periodontal diseaseComplicationsTooth loss, gum abscess1.00infobox
Periodontal diseaseDiagnostic methodDental examination, X-rays1.00infobox
Periodontal diseaseFrequency538 million (2015)1.00infobox
Periodontal diseaseOther namesGum disease, pyorrhea, periodontitis1.00infobox
Periodontal diseasePronunciationPeriodontitis /ˌpɛrioʊdɒnˈtaɪtɪs/, pyorrhea /ˌpaɪəˈriːə/1.00infobox
Periodontal diseaseRisk factorsSmoking, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, certain medications1.00infobox
Periodontal diseaseSpecialtyPeriodontology1.00infobox
Periodontal diseaseSymptomsRed, swollen, painful, bleeding gums, loose teeth, bad breath1.00infobox
Periodontal diseaseTreatmentGood oral hygiene, regular professional cleaning1.00infobox
Periodontal diseaseUsual onsetGetting gingivitis1.00infobox
Porphyromonas gingivalisinstance ofwhich harbors harmful bacteria0.80text

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