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Using risk assessment to customize periodontal treatment.
Journal of the California Dental Association - 1 Aug 1999
Wilson T G
Abstract excerpt
In recent years, understanding of the multifactorial nature of periodontal disease has taken great strides. Periodontal disease is initiated and sustained by the presence of bacteria, but disease progression is significantly modified by the body's response to the bacteria. This article highlights the emerging evidence regarding which risk factors are predominant in influencing the disease process and how the...
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