Localized Aggressive Periodontitis

By Soo-Woo Kim, DMD, DMSc, MS

Aggressive periodontitis is much less common than chronic periodontitis and generally affects younger patients than the chronic form. The importance of early diagnosis among patients with localized aggressive periodontitis (LAP) cannot be overemphasized, as delays in detection may result in poor outcomes. This article provides a summary of this relatively rare form of periodontal disease that, despite clinicians’ best efforts, may lead to a decline in periodontal health and tooth loss. Soo-Woo Kim, DMD, DMSc, MS, provides an overview of LAP’s pathophysiology, prevalence, treatment, diagnosis, risk factors, and prevention strategies that may help clinicians identify and control modifiable risk factors.

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