Treating chronic periodontitis: current status, challenges, and future directions

Luciana M Shaddox1,2, Clay B Walker2Departments of 1Periodontology, 2Department Oral Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USAAbstract: Periodontitis affects roughly one-third of the US population. A timely diagnosis of chronic periodontitis at its earliest stage is essential to avoid mor...

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Main Authors: Luciana M Shaddox, Clay B Walker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2010-08-01
Series:Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/treating-chronic-periodontitis-current-status-challenges-and-future-di-a5027