Possible autosomal-dominant inheritance of prepubertal periodontitis in an extended kindred.

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This study presents the clinical findings and the distribution of prepubertal periodontitis in an extended family with high prevalence of this entity. The expression of surface markers and adhesion molecules on peripheral lymphocytes were also studied. Approximately 50% of the children in this family suffered from prepubertal periodontitis. All the affected children were otherwise healthy. 2 identical twins were...

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