Can the reduced level of alveolar bone in the initial stages of juvenile periodontitis anterior to the first molar be explained as arrest in alveolar bone growth?
Introduction : It is generally agreed that juvenile periodontitis is more likely caused by genetic factors than environmental/bacterial factors. Until now, all research reports focus on alveolar bone destruction as a characteristic symptom. This is questioned in the present study. The Hypothesis : I...
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| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Dental Hypotheses |
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| Online Access: | http://www.dentalhypotheses.com/article.asp?issn=2155-8213;year=2013;volume=4;issue=2;spage=44;epage=49;aulast=Kjaer |