In simple words: Long-lasting gum and bone disease around the teeth.

Chronic inflammation and loss of periodontium that is associated with the amount of dental plaque or dental calculus present. Chronic periodontitis occurs mostly in adults and was called adult periodontitis, but this disease can appear in young people.

Example 1: A 45-year-old patient presents with inflamed gums, bone loss around the teeth, and pockets forming between the gums and teeth. Upon examination, the dentist diagnoses chronic periodontitis.The unspecified code K05.30 is used as no further specification about location or severity is documented., A 25-year-old patient reports bleeding gums and loose teeth. Radiographic imaging reveals bone loss. The dentist diagnoses chronic periodontitis, and K05.30 is used due to the absence of localized or generalized details in the diagnosis., A 60-year-old with a history of smoking presents for a dental checkup. The dentist observes gum recession, inflammation, and slight bone loss, indicating chronic periodontitis. Since the documentation lacks details on localization or severity, K05.30 is appropriate.

Documentation should include clinical findings like gum inflammation, bone loss, pocket depth measurements, and radiographic evidence. Information on the extent and severity of the disease should be noted for more specific coding if applicable.