Clinical relevance of the host responses of periodontitis

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The purpose of this chapter was to outline the etiology, pathogenesis, and tissue changes resulting from periodontal disease in a manner that is clinically relevant to practitioners of periodontics and general dentistry. Thus, we reviewed several processes involved in periodontal pathogenesis and tissue destruction and healing and to discuss the concept of susceptibility and risk of disease. It is clear that...

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