Disease or Syndrome
gingiva disease
gin·gi·va dis·ease [ jin-jahy-vuh, jin-juh- dih-zeez ]
Subclass of:
Periodontal Diseases
Also called:
Periodontal disease
Definitions related to gingival diseases:
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(gum disease) Diseases including gingivitis and periodontitis that attack the gum tissue and the structures supporting the teeth. Also called periodontal disease.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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(gum disease) If you have gum disease, you're not alone. Many U.S. adults currently have some form of the disease. It ranges from simple gum inflammation, called gingivitis, to serious damage to the tissue and bone supporting the teeth. In the worst cases, you can lose teeth. In gingivitis, the gums become red and swollen. They can bleed easily. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease. You can usually reverse it with daily brushing and flossing and regular cleanings by a dentist or dental hygienist. Untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontitis. If you have periodontitis, the gums pull away from the teeth and form pockets that become infected. If not treated, the bones, gums and connective tissue that support the teeth are destroyed. NIH: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial ResearchMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(gingiva disorder) Condition in which there is a deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of the gums or gingiva.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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(gingival disorder) A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the gums.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Diseases involving the GINGIVA.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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