Article
Periodontal disease: a genetic perspective.
Brazilian oral research - 1 Jan 2012
Taba Mario, Souza Sergio Luis Scombatti de, Mariguela Viviane Casagrande
Abstract excerpt
Periodontitis is a multifactorial disease that causes tooth loss. The complex pathogenesis of periodontitis implies the involvement of a susceptible host and a bacterial challenge. Many studies have provided a valuable contribution to understanding the genetic basis of periodontal disease, but the specific candidate genes of susceptibility are still unknown. In fact, genome-wide studies and screening of...
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