Pathogenesis of Periodontitis

Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the periodontal tissues which is characterized by loss of support of the affected teeth, specifically periodontal ligament fibers and the bone into which they are inserted. Periodontitis may begin as a gingivitis which spreads to the underlying tissues. However, gingivitis lesions do not necessarily progress to periodontitis.This book gives an insight on the pathogenesis of Periodontitis.