Reasons to seek periodontal treatment in a libyan community

Background: Periodontitis is a persistent bacterial infection characterized by the progressive destruction of the tooth-supporting structures and can lead to tooth loss. By triggering inflammatory reactions, periodontitis can detrimentally affect systemic health. Periodontitis is a prevalent disease...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Taher Elhassan, Hatem Alfakry, Syed Wali Peeran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Dentistry and Medical Research
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Online Access:http://www.dmrjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2348-1471;year=2017;volume=5;issue=2;spage=38;epage=42;aulast=Elhassan