Preferred Term:
periodontitis
Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- pericementitis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/244088
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