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Studies on periodontitis and analyses of individuals at risk for periodontal diseases.
Swedish dental journal. Supplement - 1 Jan 2006
Jansson Henrik
Abstract excerpt
Periodontal disease is an infectious disease initiated by microbial plaque, which accumulates on the tooth surface at the gingival margin and induces an inflammatory reaction. The function of the inflammatory process is to protect the host, however the process may also contribute to tissue destruction. Most individuals show gingival inflammation, but only a limited number suffer from periodontitis i.e. loss of...
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