Periodontitis

ICD-10 Code K05.4

Periodontitis

Definition

An acute or chronic inflammatory process that affects the tissues that surround and support the teeth.

Also known as inflammation of periodontium, periodontium inflammation — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Calcareous tooth Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Calcareous tooth Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Carbamide Peroxide may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)