K05.1Dagger codeAsterisk code

Chronic gingivitis

Gingivitis and periodontal diseases

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GuidelinesGingivitis, UncomplicatedDescription General and supportive measures Medicine treatment ICD-10 code: K05.1 DESCRIPTION Inflammation of the gum margin causing the gums to separate from the teeth. Pockets form between the gums and the teeth where pus and bacteria can collect, eventually causing periodontitis, a disease in the tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth – See: Periodontitis . Characteristics of
GuidelinesUncomplicated GingivitisICD-10 codes: K05.0 / K05.1 Description Prophylaxis and General Measures Medicines Treatment DESCRIPTION An inflammation of the gum margin causing the gums to separate from the teeth. Pockets (recesses) form between the gums and the teeth. Pus and bacteria can collect in these pockets, eventually causing periodontitis. See Periodontitis. Characteristics of uncomplicated gingivitis: M