The 2018 AAP/EFP Classification of Periodontal & Peri-implant Diseases
Course Number: 610
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The 4 Major Components of the New Classification System
The 4 working group categories previously identified in the course introduction became the foundation for the new classification. Table 1 below illustrates the more detailed components of the new classification.
Table 1. The Components of the New Periodontal Disease Classification.
| Periodontal Health, Gingivitis & Gingival Conditions | Periodontitis | Other Conditions Affecting the Periodontium | Peri-implant Disease & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Periodontal Health & Gingival Health 2. Gingivitis Biofilm Induced 3. Gingival Diseases Non-biofilm Induced | 1. Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases 2. Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Diseases 3. Periodontitis | 1. Systemic diseases or conditions affecting periodontal supporting structures 2. Periodontal abscesses & endodontic-periodontal lesions 3. Mucogingival deformities & conditions 4. Traumatic occlusal forces 5. Tooth and prostheses-related factors | 1. Peri-implant Health 2. Peri-implant Mucositis 3. Peri-implantitis 4. Peri-implant hard & soft tissue deficiencies |
Adapted from Caton et al. 2
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