小児研究の進歩
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概要

Periodontal disease: Prevention begins in the infancy phase

José Ricardo Kina

Periodontal disease is a chronic disease affecting a large number of individuals from the world population. For this reason its prevention is an important aspect to establish its control. To achieve this goal it is extremely important to understand the etiological mechanisms that determine the disease. In this editorial a brief discussion on periodontal disease is addressed.