Chronic periodontitis: The most common type; involves gum recession and deep pockets around teeth.
Aggressive periodontitis: Rapid bone and tissue loss in otherwise healthy individuals, often hereditary.
Necrotizing periodontitis: Seen in people with systemic issues like HIV or malnutrition; involves tissue death.
Periodontitis from systemic disease: Linked to conditions like diabetes, heart, or respiratory diseases, often beginning early in life.
Scaling and root planing: Deep cleaning to remove plaque, bacteria, and tartar; may include antibiotics and medicated rinses.
Tissue regeneration: Encourages regrowth of bone and gum tissue using grafts and membranes.
Pocket elimination surgery: Reduces deep gum pockets to prevent bacterial buildup.
Dental implants: Used to replace lost teeth; sometimes requires bone grafting first.
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