Other gum disorders
Also known as: Other specified disorders of gingival or edentulous alveolar ridge
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In short
Gum disease ranges from simple gum inflammation, known as gingivitis, to serious damage to the tissue and bone supporting the teeth. In gingivitis, which is a mild form of gum disease, the gums become red and swollen and can bleed easily. Untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontitis, where the gums pull away from the teeth and form infected pockets, eventually destroying the bones, gums, and connective tissue that support the teeth.
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Description
If you have gum disease, you're not alone. Many U.S. adults currently have some form of the disease. It ranges from simple gum inflammation, called gingivitis, to serious damage to the tissue and bone supporting the teeth. In the worst cases, you can lose teeth.
In gingivitis, the gums become red and swollen. They can bleed easily. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease. You can usually reverse it with daily brushing and flossing and regular cleanings by a dentist or dental hygienist. Untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontitis. If you have periodontitis, the gums pull away from the teeth and form pockets that become infected. If not treated, the bones, gums and connective tissue that support the teeth are destroyed.
NIH: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Next to it in ICD-10
- J96Respiratory failure
- K02Tooth Decay
- K05Gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis)
- K09Cysts of the mouth area
- K11Salivary gland diseases
- K12Mouth ulcers and stomatitis
Neighbouring codes in the classification, not a medical link.
External resources
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Other gum disorders?
K06 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).
What is the ICD-11 code for Other gum disorders?
DA0D.Y: Other specified disorders of gingival or edentulous alveolar ridge (WHO, ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics).
Sources and attribution
- ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, © World Health Organization, licensed under CC BY-ND 3.0 IGO.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
- Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
- ICD-10 codes and titles © World Health Organization. Source: WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (2019).
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