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Periodontal diseases in children and adolescents.
Dental clinics of North America - 1 Jul 2000
Modéer T, Wondimu B
Abstract excerpt
The predominant form of periodontal disease in children and adolescents is gingivitis, which is a nonspecific inflammatory reaction of the marginal gingiva. The inflammatory reaction in the tissue, initiated by dental plaque accumulation, starts early during infancy and reflects the bacterial challenge to the host. In most children, the process of gingival inflammation remains superficial. In some cases, however,...
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