Periodontitis Figure (Figure 24.10). Reprinted from OpenStax Microbiology (p. 989), by N. Parker, M. Shneegurt, A.-h. Thi Tu, B. M. Forester, and P. Lister, 2016, Rice University. Copyright 2016 by Rice University.

Periodontitis Figure

Inflammation of the gums more serious than gingivitis, causing gums to recede and even teeth (and bone) to erode.

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Periodontal disease can cause some conditions to develop including:

- Gingivitis
- Periodontitis
- Trench Mouth

Conditions Caused by Periodontal Diseases

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Inflammation of the gums that can cause bleeding and irritation

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Gingivitis

Periodontitis

As known as acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis and Vincent's disease, a case of severe gingivitis associated with certain bacteria (including Prevotella intermedia, Fusobacterium species, and Treponema vicentii). Characterized by eroded gums, ulcers, pain when chewing, and bad breath.

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