Table 6 Current classification of periodontal conditions*
From: Detection and diagnosis of periodontal conditions amenable to prevention
Gingival diseases and conditions (including plaque-induced gingivitis) |
Chronic periodontitis |
Localised aggressive periodontitis |
Generalised aggressive periodontitis |
Periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic diseases |
Necrotising ulcerative gingivitis and necrotising ulcerative periodontitis |
Abscesses of the periodontium (including gingival and periodontal abscesses) |
Combined periodontal/endodontic lesions |
Developmental/acquired conditions |