Article
Genetic test and periodontal disease.
Likars'ka sprava - 1 Jan 2000
Khalili J
Abstract excerpt
Periodontitis initiated by specific bacteria that activate host mechanisms destroying bone and connective tissues that support the teeth. It has a relative high prevalence in the population, representing the greatest cause of tooth loss. Like any other inflammatory condition, periodontal diseases might pose additional risk for susceptible people, contributing to serious diseases such as coronary heart disease and...
Topics
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genetic Testing
- Humans
- Periodontal Diseases
- Prevalence
