Application of 2017 new classification of periodontal diseases and conditions: A commentary

Abstract

Periodontal diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis are among the common burden of oral health diseases. Gingivitis, by definition, is an inflammatory disease that happened due to bacterial dysbiosis in the gingival area (Trombelli et al., 2018). It is characterized by bleeding on probing, erythematous gingival as well as gingival swelling. The lesion is limited to the gingival area only and does not involve other periodontal structures such as cementum, alveolar bone process, periodontal ligaments, and connective tissue fibers. Meanwhile, periodontitis is a more severe form of gum disease characterized by clinical attachment loss, bone loss, gingiva recession, and tooth mobility (Caton et al., 2018).