Svensk definition
Inflammation och förlust av stödjande bindväv kring tänderna. Parodontit är klassificerad som kronisk eller aggressiv beroende på sjukdomens förlopp.
Periodontitis
Tandlossning
Engelsk definition
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)
Svenska synonymer
Parodontit — Periodontit — Pericementit
Engelska synonymer
Periodontitides — Pericementitis — Pericementitides