Article
Risk factors for periodontitis.
Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology - 1 Jan 2005
Van Dyke Thomas E, Sheilesh Dave
Abstract excerpt
In recent years, it has become apparent that the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases is more complex than the presence of virulent microorganisms. In fact, it is now widely accepted that susceptibility to periodontitis varies greatly between individuals who harbor the same pathogenic microflora. To date, the bulk of evidence points to the host response to bacterial challenge as a major determinant of...
Topics
- Age Factors
- Diabetes Complications
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Interleukin-1
- Osteoporosis
- Periodontitis
- Risk Factors
- Smoking
- Stress, Psychological