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juvenile periodontitis, n a distinct form of aggressive periodontitis that may present with symptoms such as localized or generalized inflammatory changes in the periodontium of prepubertal children. The disease is characterized by severe pocketing and rapid destruction of alveolar bone. Several subtypes of the disease are recognized such as localized or generalized (formerly called periodontosis). )
Junctional epithelium.
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Suppression of the periodontopathic microflora in localized juvenile periodontitis. In another study following teens with localized juvenile periodontitis (characterized by rapid tissue breakdown) for six months or more, treatment reduced NMP activity. Loe says, "It is most likely that research on juvenile periodontitis may throw additional light and give new clues to understanding the subtleties of the adult, slow-developing, chronic periodontitis. |
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