Periodontitis: A Multifaceted Disease of Tooth-Supporting Tissues
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- 31 July 2019
- journal article
- review article
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Vol. 8 (8), 1135
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm8081135
Abstract
Periodontitis is an infection-driven inflammatory disease in which the composition of biofilms plays a significant role. Dental plaque accumulation at the gingival margin initiates an inflammatory response that, in turn, causes microbial alterations and may lead to drastic consequences in the periodontium of susceptible individuals. Chronic inflammation affects the gingiva and can proceed to periodontitis, which characteristically results in irreversible loss of attachment and alveolar bone. Periodontitis appears typically in adult-aged populations, but young individuals can also experience it and its harmful outcome. Advanced disease is the major cause of tooth loss in adults. In addition, periodontitis is associated with many chronic diseases and conditions affecting general health.Keywords
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