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  Periodontal disease activity is defined clinically by progressive loss of probing attachment and radiographically by progressive loss of alveolar bone. This disease, encompassing gingivitis, and periodontitis, exhibits high prevalence among adults, and its severity tends to increase with age. It is a bacterial infection primarily affecting the dental biofilm or plaque. Individual risk factors for periodontal disease can be categorized as follows: lifestyle factors such as gender, smoking, and alcohol; diabetes; obesity and metabolic syndrome; osteoporosis, dietary calcium, and vitamin D; stress; and genetic factors. The common signs and symptoms of periodontal disease include redness, swelling, and tenderness of the gums; bleeding during brushing and flossing; recession of the gums; loose or separating teeth; persistent halitosis; ill-fitting partial dentures; the presence of pus between the teeth and gums; and alterations in bite and jaw alignment. Periodontal disease is class...

Periodontal disease activity is defined clinically by progressive loss of probing attachment and radiographically by progressive loss of alveolar bone. This disease, encompassing gingivitis, and periodontitis, exhibits high prevalence among adults, and its severity tends to increase with age. It is a bacterial infection primarily affecting the dental biofilm or plaque. Individual risk factors for periodontal disease can be categorized as follows: lifestyle factors such as gender, smoking, and alcohol; diabetes; obesity and metabolic syndrome; osteoporosis, dietary calcium, and vitamin D; stress; and genetic factors. The common signs and symptoms of periodontal disease include redness, swelling, and tenderness of the gums; bleeding during brushing and flossing; recession of the gums; loose or separating teeth; persistent halitosis; ill-fitting partial dentures; the presence of pus between the teeth and gums; and alterations in bite and jaw alignment. Periodontal disease is classified in...