Treatment of aggressive periodontitis by osseointegrated dental implants. A case report.

Yalcin S., Yalcin F., Gunay Y., Bellaz B., Onal S., Firatli E.

JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY, vol.72, no.3, pp.411-416, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 72 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1902/jop.2001.72.3.411
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.411-416
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Generalized aggressive periodontitis is described as a clinical entity affecting both deciduous and permanent dentition with extensive alveolar bone loss, mobility, and exfoliation of all or many teeth. Controversy exists on dental implant use to restore missing dentition in younger patients.