Periodontitis de comienzo precoz

  1. Aguirre Zorzano, L.A.
  2. Velilla Esteibar, J.R.
  3. Molina Blanco, J.D.
  4. Ortiz de Guinea Medina, J.R.
  5. Estefanía Cundín, E.
Journal:
Periodoncia y Osteointegración

ISSN: 2013-0546

Year of publication: 2001

Volume: 11

Issue: 2

Pages: 119-130

Type: Article

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Abstract

Early-onset periodontitis ha ve been considered a clinical group of pathologies of limited interest. This is dueto their low prevalence and to the difficulty in the performance of a proper diagnosis and clinical management. The are differential aspect with regard to the rest of periodontopathies, such as their aggressivity, family tendency and a relatively simple early diagnosis. The aim of this article is to review and update the concept, classification, diagnosis and basis for their treatment which may allow a suitable management of these patients.