In the 2017 AAP/EFP classification, how are the conditions formerly called chronic periodontitis and aggressive periodontitis now classified?
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As a single category, periodontitis, characterized by stage and grade
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As necrotizing periodontal diseases
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As periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease
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As two separate categories with updated case definitions
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The 2017 workshop merged chronic and aggressive periodontitis into one category, periodontitis, described by stage, grade and extent. Necrotizing periodontal diseases and periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease remain separate forms.
Source: Papapanou et al., Periodontitis: Consensus report of workgroup 2 of the 2017 World Workshop — oneguy
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