Definition and Description of Periodontosis - Periodontosis is an obsolete term used to describe a type of chronic periodontal disease. - It was characterised by degenerative bony changes without inflammation. - The term was later dropped in favor of a more contemporary disease classification. - Gottlieb described it as a diffuse atrophy of the alveolar bone. - It was defined as a degenerative, noninflammatory destruction of the periodontium.

Manifestations and Symptoms - Periodontosis was seen primarily in young patients. - It was considered a rare disease. - Almost all cases exhibited varying degrees of gingival inflammation. - Teeth were prone to migrating and loosening. - Secondary epithelial proliferation and pocket formation could be present.

Historical References - 'Periodontal Therapy, 5th Edition' by Goldman HM and Cohen DW discussed periodontal disease in children. - The book provided information on periodontosis on pages 259-274.

Classification and External Links - Periodontosis is classified under ICD-10 as K05.4. - There are various external links related to periodontosis, including information on Capnocytophaga sp. - Notable individuals associated with periodontosis include Preston D. Miller, Willoughby D. Miller, Carl E. Misch, John Mankey Riggs, and Jay Seibert.

Related Fields and Authority Control - Periodontosis is related to other specialties such as Endodontology, Orthodontology, and Prosthodontology. - Authority control databases, including the National Czech Republic, contain information on periodontosis. - The article on periodontosis is categorised as an obsolete medical term and a history of medicine stub.