5 Types of Periodontitis

1. 5 TYPES OF PERIODONTITIS 1 CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS A slow-progressing gum disease caused by plaque buildup, leading to gum recession, deep pockets, and bone loss. A slow-progressing gum disease caused by plaque buildup, leading to gum recession, deep pockets, and bone loss. 2 AGGRESSIVE PERIODONTITIS A rapidly worsening form of gum disease that affects younger individuals, causing severe gum and bone destruction. A rapidly worsening form of gum disease that affects younger individuals, causing severe gum and bone destruction. 3 PREPUBERTAL PERIODONTITIS A rare, aggressive gum disease in young children, usually linked to genetic or immune system issues, leading to early tooth loss. A rare, aggressive gum disease in young children, usually linked to genetic or immune system issues, leading to early tooth loss. 4 An infection around dental implants, causing inflammation, deep pockets, and potential implant failure if untreated. An infection around dental implants, causing inflammation, deep pockets, and potential implant failure if untreated. PERI-IMPLANTITIS 5 ENDO- PERIODONTAL LESIONS A combination of tooth and gum infections, leading to pain, swelling, and pus formation, often requiring root canal treatment. A combination of tooth and gum infections, leading to pain, swelling, and pus formation, often requiring root canal treatment. https://www.shellcovedental.com.au/services/periodontal-disease/