Aggressive Periodontitis and its Multidisciplinary Focus: Review of the Literature

Frías-Muñoz DDS, Maribel ^[1] ; Araujo-Espino DDS, MSc, PhD, Roxana ^[1] ; Martínez-Aguilar DDS, MSc, Víctor Manuel ^[2] ; Correa Alcalde DDS, Teresina ^[1] ; Aguilera-Galaviz DDS, MSc, PhD, Luis Alejandro ^[1] ; Gaitán-Fonseca DDS, MSc, PhD, César
1. [1] Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas
  
  Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas
  
  México
2. [2] Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán
  
  Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán
  
  México
Localización: Odovtos: International Journal of Dental Sciences, ISSN-e 2215-3411, ISSN 1659-1046, Vol. 19, Nº. 3, 2017 (Ejemplar dedicado a: (September-December) Odovtos - International Journal of Dental Sciences), págs. 27-33
Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
- The purpose of this review is to have a current prospect of periodontal diseases and, in particular, aggressive periodontitis. To know its classification and clinical characteristics, such as the extent and age group affected, as well as its distribution in the population, etiology, genetic variations, among other factors that could affect the development of this disease. Also, reference is made to different diagnostic options and, likewise, the current treatment options.