Acute necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (ANUP) (A69.10)
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Initially, ANUP starts as acute necrotizing gingivitis, which, if not treated, develops into chronic necrotizing periodontitis. In addition to connective tissue destruction, resorption of the alveolar bone is also seen. Treatment of the acute stage of ANUP is the same as for ANUG. Once t...