TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - Chapter 27. Gingival and Periodontal Infections
A1  - Karimbux, Nadeem
A1  - Kim, David
A2  - Shah, Samir S.
PY  - 2009
T2  - Pediatric Practice: Infectious Disease
AB  - Gingivitis  and  periodontitis  are  inflammatory  conditions  of  the  tooth-supporting  structures  (periodontium).  The  transition  from  primary  to  permanent  dentition,  and  the  hormonal  changes  associated  with  puberty  present  unique  periodontal  conditions  in  children.1  In  adults,  these  diseases  are  of  a  chronic  nature,  whereas  in  children  they  can  be  aggressive  in  nature.  Thus,  early  diagnosis  and  treatment  are  critical.  The  nondestructive  nature  of  gingival  inflammation  of  childhood  can  progress  to  the  more  significant  periodontal  disease  seen  in  the  adult  population  if  left  untreated.1  
SN  - 
PB  - The McGraw-Hill Companies
CY  - New York, NY
Y2  - 2024/04/19
UR  - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6904969
ER  -