periodontitis

1. A disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth (synset 114104104)
   is a type of: disease - an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
   subtypes:

   • pyorrhea, pyorrhea alveolaris, pyorrhoea, riggs' disease - chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
   • alveolar resorption - wasting of the bony socket
   • gingivitis - inflammation of the gums
   • ulatrophia - recession of the gums
   same as: periodontal disease

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