This case illustrates a patient with Moderate Periodontitis. The American Academy of Periodontology classification system was established to identify distinct types of periodontal diseases by taking into consideration factors such as age of onset, clinical appearance, rate of disease progression, pathogenic microbial flora and systemic influences. The two major categories are Gingivitis and Periodontitis. Within each category there are specific types of diseases identified. Gingival redness, edema, bleeding upon probing, enlargement and tenderness.
Radiographic evaluation shows no signs of bone loss.
Hormone-Induced Gingival Inflammation Changes in the levels of circulating estrogen and progesterone can cause gingival hyperplasia, this can occur at puberty or during pregnancy. Drug-Influenced Gingivitis Patients that take medications such as Dilantin, Cyclosporin or Procardia often present with gingival overgrowth. This case illustrates a patient who is taking the medication Cyclosporin for treatment of a kidney transplant. Bacterial, Viral or Fungal Two examples of cases in this gingivitis category include patients with Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis or Candida Albicans. Blood Dyscrasias Patients with a history of blood disorders, such as Acute Monocytic Leukemia, commonly leads to a compromised or reduction of the host immune response.