Periodontitis

Understanding the cause of periodontitis

| 05.5.2025

To understand how gum disease develops and progresses, it is important to look at 2 key concepts: Aetiology - The cause or origin of a disease. Pathogenesis – The biological…

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What is periodontitis? Signs and symptoms

| 24.24.2024

Periodontitis (irreversible gum disease) is a chronic, complex inflammatory disease linked to a dysbiotic (unbalanced) plaque biofilm. It is marked by the progressive breakdown of the structures supporting teeth. Clinically,…

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Periodontitis is the 6th most prevalent condition globally

Periodontitis and diabetes are bidirectionally linked

Diabetic complications are increased if you have both diseases

Successful periodontal treatment can improve blood glucose control

Periodontitis is the 6th most prevalent condition globally

Periodontitis and diabetes are bidirectionally linked

Diabetic complications are increased if you have both diseases

Successful periodontal treatment can improve blood glucose control

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