List of periodontal diseases

Periodontal pathology
Other names	Gum diseases, periodontal diseases
Gingival enlargement can be a feature in some periodontal diseases.
Specialty	Dentistry

Periodontal pathology, also termed gum diseases or periodontal diseases, are diseases involving the periodontium (the tooth supporting structures, i.e. the gums). The periodontium is composed of alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, cementum and gingiva.