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Periodontics: 2. Risk Factors and Susceptibility in Periodontitis

From Volume 34, Issue 5, June 2007 | Pages 270-276

Authors

Chris Irwin

Reader/Consultant, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, School of Clinical Dentistry, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast BT12 6BP, Northern Ireland

Articles by Chris Irwin

Brian Mullally

BDS, MDS, PhD, FDS RCPSG, FFD RCSI

Consultant/Senior Lecturer, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, School of Clinical Dentistry, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast BT12 6BP, Northern Ireland

Articles by Brian Mullally

Hassan Ziada

Senior Lecturer/Consultant, University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Republic of Ireland

Articles by Hassan Ziada

Edith Allen

BDS, MFDS, PhD, Dip Con Sed

Lecturer, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University College Cork, University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Republic of Ireland

Articles by Edith Allen

Patrick J Byrne

Lecturer, Dublin Dental Hospital and Practice Limited to Periodontics in Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Articles by Patrick J Byrne

Abstract

Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition initiated by microbial plaque but influenced by an array of factors that affect the development and progression of the disease. This paper summarizes the major risk factors for periodontal disease and the potential to modify specific factors.

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