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Conversion of Chronic Gingivitis to Periodontitis in Squirrel Monkeys
Author(s) -
Heijl Lars,
Rifkin Barry R.,
Zander Helmut A.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1976.47.12.710
Subject(s) - periodontology , library science , periodontitis , medicine , dentistry , family medicine , computer science
1. Acute exacerbation of gingivitis can lead to destructive periodontitis. 2. Such periods of acute inflammation may be associated with epithelial ulceration. 3. Bone loss in periodontal disease may occur in bursts of osteoclastic activity triggered by cells or factors generated during an acute phase. 4. Partial repair can follow an acute episode and a "stable lesion" may become re-established.