Aggressive Periodontitis: A Review

Abstract

Aggressive periodontitis, which encompasses a number of clinical entities, probably results from the mobilization of tissue"s destructive mechanisms which are common to most forms of periodontal diseases. The unique attributes of the disease process are due to the virulence of the pathogens and the host susceptibility may be due to the heritable or acquired susceptibility factors, which permit expression of periodontitis at a relatively younger age.

The Twin Defect–Radio-diagnostic Notes from a Classic Case of Localized Aggressive Periodontitis

“…Frequently, bilaterally symmetrical patterns of bone loss results forming a 'mirror image pattern' as witnessed in our case [5]. Early detection is critically important in the treatment of aggressive periodontitis for preventing further destruction is often more advocated than attempting to regenerate lost supporting tissues.…”