This document summarizes different types of periodontal diseases including gingivitis, chronic periodontitis, aggressive periodontitis, necrotizing periodontal disease, periodontitis associated with systemic diseases, and abscesses of the periodontium. It describes the clinical features, risk factors, stages of progression, and treatment for each type of periodontal disease. Developmental deformities and conditions are also outlined that can increase the risk of plaque-induced gingivitis and periodontitis.