Periodontal disease and its impact on general health in Latin America. Section V: Treatment of periodontitis

• Main Authors: Ricardo Guimarães Fischer (Author), Ronaldo Lira Junior (Author), Belén Retamal-Valdes (Author), Luciene Cristina de Figueiredo (Author), Zilson Malheiros (Author), Bernal Stewart (Author), Magda Feres (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica, 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract: Gingivitis and periodontitis are associated with a negative impact on Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL), exerting a significant influence on aspects related to the patients' function and esthetics. Periodontitis has been associated with several systemic conditions, includin...