Periodontal Aspects In Children And Adolescents With Down Syndrome

• Main Authors: Vasilica Toma (Author), A. Maxim (Author), Adriana Balan (Author), Diana Gheban (Author), Dana Cristiana Rotaru (Author), Florina Filip (Author), Liliana Foia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Romanian Society of Oral Rehabilitation, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The Down syndrome is the most frequent genetic anomaly, presenting an incidence of 1/650 births (Winston, 2004). The individuals affected by DS frequently develop a form of aggressive periodontitis which affect both temporary and permanent teeth (Saxen, 1977, Svantum and Gjermo, 1978 a.o.) and can l...