Periodontitis and Periodontosis: What are the Differences?

Most people often confuse these two diseases. So, what is the difference?

The difference lies in the clinical picture.

Periodontosis is characterized by gum recession, exposure of the necks and roots of the teeth. There is no inflammation of the gum in this case. The gum usually has a pale color. Gingival and periodontal pockets are also absent. The presence of dental deposits is not typical. Despite significant atrophy of the alveolar process, the teeth are stable. Non-carious lesions are noted, such as wedge-shaped defects, etc.

The radiographic picture of periodontosis is characterized by a uniform reduction in the height of the interdental septa without compromising the integrity of the cortical plate.

As mentioned earlier, periodontitis is accompanied by gum damage, formation of pathological pockets, discharge from the pockets, etc.