Type : Other, mainly phenotypes with suspected mendelian basis;
Alternative titles and symbols : Periodontitis, adult;
Description : Chronic periodontitis, formerly called adult periodontitis, is the most frequently
occurring form of periodontitis and is characterized by slowly progressing alveolar
bone destruction and attachment loss. Although chronic periodontitis is most prevalent
in adults and has a slow progression, it can occur in children and adolescents and
may have periods of rapid progression (Armitage, 1999).;