Chapter 11 - Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)»Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14)»Chronic periodontitis (K05.3)

K05.3

Chronic periodontitis

Sub-codes (3)

K05.30 Chronic periodontitis, unspecified
1 indication for 92 drugs
K05.31 Chronic periodontitis, localized
K05.32 Chronic periodontitis, generalized

Related indications (MeSH) (1)

Periodontitis139 drugs (67 approved, 72 experimental)

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. (From 1999 International Workshop for a Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions, American Academy of Periodontology)