K05.6Dagger codeAsterisk code

Periodontal disease, unspecified

Gingivitis and periodontal diseases

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GuidelinesNecrotising PeriodontitisDescription General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: K05.6 DESCRIPTION An acute very painful infection of the gingival margin characterised by: foul smelling breath, loss of gingiva and supporting bone around teeth, and presence of underlying disease, e.g. HIV. May lead to loss of surrounding lips and cheeks if not adequately treated. GENERAL AND SUPPOR