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[Periodontitis is one of the most commonly occurring inflammatory diseases].
Ugeskrift for laeger - 1 Nov 2010
Holmstrup Palle, Reinholdt Jesper, Poulsen Anne Havemose
Abstract excerpt
Periodontitis is a common inflammatory disease characterized by breakdown of the structure supporting the tooth. The disease, which is caused by bacteria colonizing the root surface, occurs with a marked difference in individual susceptibility and presents as chronic and aggressive forms of the disease. A number of medical disorders act as predisposing factors, and periodontitis may influence the course of some...
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