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periodontitis
(redirected from Juvenile Periodontitis)

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Noun1.periodontitis - a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth
periodontal disease
disease - an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
pyorrhea alveolaris, Riggs' disease, pyorrhea, pyorrhoea - chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
alveolar resorption - wasting of the bony socket
gingivitis - inflammation of the gums
ulatrophia - recession of the gums
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periodontitis
n → Wurzelhautentzündung f


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Suppression of the periodontopathic microflora in localized juvenile periodontitis.
Local chemotherapeutics as an adjunct to scaling and root planing by Spadaro, Stephen E. / The Dental Assistant
In another study following teens with localized juvenile periodontitis (characterized by rapid tissue breakdown) for six months or more, treatment reduced NMP activity.
Protecting tight bites by Raloff, Janet / Science News
Loe says, "It is most likely that research on juvenile periodontitis may throw additional light and give new clues to understanding the subtleties of the adult, slow-developing, chronic periodontitis.
Mouth immunity; an immune deficiency is associated with a rare ... by Miller, Julie Ann / Science News
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