Rapidly progressive periodontitis case report and review of treatment considerations
JOPDAK-Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association Karachi. 1991; 7 (1): 25-31
in English
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ABSTRACT
A case of rapidly progressive [R.P.] Periodontitis is presented in a patient referred for the evaluation and treatment of severe, rapid bone loss. The physically healthy patient had oral pocketing of 5 to 10 mm. Initial Plaque index score was 70%. Generalized horizontal osseous defects were found in the radiographs. A diagnosis of Rapidly Progressive Periodontitis was made and treatment given. Satisfactory results were obtained three months after the completion of therapy. Current treatment regiemens are reviewed. Therapeutic effects of surgical treatment along with antibiotic therapy are proposed
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Aggressive Periodontitis
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Monocytes
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Radiography, Dental
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Dental Plaque Index
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Alveolar Bone Loss
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Porphyromonas gingivalis
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Dental Plaque
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Fusobacterium
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Neutrophils
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Pak. Dent. Assoc. Karachi
Year:
1991
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