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Periodontitis risk factors
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
One of the most predominant risk factors of periodontal disease is tobacco use. Another very strong risk factor is one’s genetic susceptibility. Several conditions and diseases, including Down syndrome, diabetes, and other diseases that affect one’s resistance to infection also increase susceptibility to periodontitis.
References
References
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