Periodontal diseases in children and adolescents: a clinician's perspective part 2.

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The general dental practitioner and paediatric dentist are in a unique position to identify and distinguish between a seemingly innocuous condition that may be a normal physiological aberration or an early sign of severe destructive periodontal disease . Although severe destructive periodontal conditions are uncommon in children , it is essential that children receive a periodontal screening as part of their regular dental examination . Early diagnosis ensures a high likelihood of a successful therapeutic outcome , primarily by reduction of aetiologic factors , remedial therapy and development of an effective maintenance protocol . This prevents the recurrence and progression of disease and reduces the incidence of tooth loss . In the first article , we discussed the classification , plaque-induced and non plaque-induced gingival diseases , localized and generalized forms of chronic as well as aggressive periodontitis . In this second article , we discuss periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease , necrotizing periodontal diseases , periodontal screening and basic periodontal examination , and treatment of periodontal diseases in children and adolescents .Incorporation of periodontal screening in regular dental examination by dentists can help in early diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases . This could prevent further progression of disease and reduce the frequency of tooth loss .

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