Condiciones sistémicas asociadas con periodontitis en la infancia y la adolescencia: Una revisión de las posibilidades diagnósticas

摘要: The term periodontitis is used to describe a group of multifactorial diseases that result in the progressive destruction structures support teeth within jaws, so-called attachment apparatus, which includes periodontal ligament, cementum and alveolar bone. If left untreated, this process can ultimately lead tooth loss. pathogenesis these involves initial colonization gingival microenvironment susceptible host by pathogenic bacteria found dental plaque. Subsequently, much tissue characteristic , by-product, response directed against organisms. One major factors appear modulate disease severity systemic health. Severe young individuals therefore be manifestation an underlying disease. In review we will discuss most important should considered differential diagnosis when evaluating pediatric patient presenting with periodontitis.