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Periodontics: 2. Risk factors and susceptibility in periodontitis.
- Source :
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Dental update [Dent Update] 2007 Jun; Vol. 34 (5), pp. 270-2, 275-6. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Unlabelled: Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition initiated by microbial plaque but influenced by an array of factors that affect the development and progression of the disease. This paper summarizes the major risk factors for periodontal disease and the potential to modify specific factors.<br />Clinical Relevance: The assessment of patients with periodontal diseases must include an evaluation of risk and susceptibility. While removal of bacterial plaque and plaque-retentive factors remains the focus of treatment, for successful, long-term management of periodontal diseases, it is also important to eliminate known risk factors.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0305-5000
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Dental update
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17624143
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12968/denu.2007.34.5.270