Gingivitis as a risk factor in periodontal disease
Lang NP;Schätzle MA;Löe H;;
journal of clinical periodontology2009Vol. 36 Suppl 10pp. -
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np2009journalgingivitis
Abstract
Based on this longitudinal study on the natural history of periodontitis in a dentally well-maintained male population it can be concluded that persistent gingivitis represents a risk factor for periodontal attachment loss and for tooth loss.