Article
Periodontal manifestations of systemic disease.
Australian dental journal - 1 Mar 2001
Kinane D F, Marshall G J
Abstract excerpt
Periodontitis is a chronic bacterial infection of the supporting structures of the teeth. The host response to infection is an important factor in determining the extent and severity of periodontal disease. Systemic factors modify periodontitis principally through their effects on the normal immune and inflammatory mechanisms. Several conditions may give rise to an increased prevalence, incidence or severity of...
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