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Periodontal diseases

An imbalance in the oral microbiota can trigger periodontal diseases. However, numerous risk factors can have a substantial role in the progression of these inflammatory conditions, as highlighted in this PrimeView.

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Periodontal diseases. Nat Rev Dis Primers 3, 17039 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrdp.2017.39

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