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  2. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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    Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. [5] In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums become swollen and red and may bleed. [5] It is considered the main cause of tooth loss for adults worldwide.

  3. List of periodontal diseases - Wikipedia

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    Rather than a single disease entity, periodontal disease is a combination of multiple disease processes that share a common clinical manifestation. The cause includes both local and systemic factors. The disease consists of a chronic inflammation associated with loss of alveolar bone. Advanced disease features include pus and exudates.

  4. Pericoronitis - Wikipedia

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    However, surgery is sometimes delayed in an area of acute infection, with the help of pain relief and antibiotics, for the following reasons: Reduces the risk of causing an infected surgical site with delayed healing (e.g. osteomyelitis or cellulitis). Avoids reduced efficiency of local anesthetics caused by the acidic environment of infected ...

  5. Gingivitis - Wikipedia

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    Gingivitis is a non-destructive disease that causes inflammation of the gums; [1] ulitis is an alternative term. [2] The most common form of gingivitis, and the most common form of periodontal disease overall, is in response to bacterial biofilms (also called plaque) that are attached to tooth surfaces, termed plaque-induced gingivitis.

  6. Laser-assisted new attachment procedure - Wikipedia

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    The use of lasers in treating periodontal disease has been seen by some dental professionals as controversial. [6] The American Academy of Periodontology stated in 1999 that it was "not aware of any randomized blinded controlled longitudinal clinical trials, cohort or longitudinal studies, or case-controlled studies indicating that 'laser excisional new attachment procedure (or Laser ENAP)' or ...

  7. Periodontal abscess - Wikipedia

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    A periodontal abscess most commonly occurs as a complication of advanced periodontal disease. [5] A periodontal pocket contains dental plaque, bacteria and subgingival calculus. [6] Periodontal pathogens continually find their way into the soft tissues, but normally they are held in check by the immune system. [7] A periodontal abscess ...