RT Book, Section A1 Karimbux, Nadeem A1 Kim, David A2 Shah, Samir S. SR Print(0) ID 6904969 T1 Chapter 27. Gingival and Periodontal Infections T2 Pediatric Practice: Infectious Disease YR 2009 FD 2009 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-148924-9 LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6904969 RD 2024/03/28 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