📋Overview
Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums (gingiva), commonly caused by plaque accumulation on teeth. It is a mild and reversible form of periodontal disease. The term 'gingivitis' is the modern preferred term and is widely used in dental and medical practice.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0017574ICD-10-CM
K05.10
MeSH
D005891
SNOMED CT (US)
66383009
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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