Aggressive periodontitis is a multifactorial and genetically complex disease. An increase in host susceptibility may be caused by the combined effect of genetic predisposition, environmental factors (virulent pathogens, tobacco smoking, personal and professional hygiene) and local contributing factors.
Furthermore, herpesvirus could be an additional factor of susceptibility and severity in aggressive periodontitis.
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Recent findings suggest that the pathogenesis of localized aggressive periodontitis is associated with severe abnormalities in the neutrophil function, producing neutrophil-mediated tissue injury.
In this video, we talk about local factors that can influence plaque accumulation and therefore lead to periodontal disease. So stay tuned for lots of important information covered on the board exam.
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