Abstract:Periodontal disease is a collective term for a variety of pathological conditions characterized by relapse
and inflammation of the gums, periodontal sinews, alveolar bone, and dental cementum. It is a confined
inflammatory reaction caused by bacterial infection of a periodontal pocket in conjunction with subgingival
plaque. Even though bacteria are the primary cause of periodontal disease, the presence of microbial
pathogenic aspects may not be required to cause periodontitis. Periodontal pathogens produce har… Show more
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