<i>Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Capnocytophaga</i> and <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i> in subgingival plaque of adolescents with Down's syndrome

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Levels of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Capnocytophaga and Porphyromonas gingivalis were determined in subgingival plaque samples from 37 adolescents with Down's syndrome and 37 healthy controls matched with respect to age and sex. Gingival inflammation, supra- and subgingival calculus, periodontal pockets ( > 4 mm) and alveolar bone loss were registered. Alveolar bone loss was more frequent in Down's...

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