Clinical Characteristics of Localized Aggressive Periodontitis in Primary Dentition.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Due to the low prevalence of localized aggressive periodontitis (LAP), clinical characteristics of LAP in primary dentition are derived from a few case reports/series in the literature. The goal of this study was to determine common clinical characteristics such as bone and root resorption patterns, in a series of cases with LAP in primary dentition. We hypothesize these cases present aggressive periodontal bone destruction starting mostly around first primary molars and atypical root resorption patterns.

Study design

We have evaluated 33 LAP cases in primary dentition for pattern of bone destruction, root resorption and early exfoliation.

Results

Cases evaluated were aged 5-12 (mean=8.7 years). Thirty cases presented more severe bone loss on first than sec

SUBMITTER: Miller K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5906128 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature