Juvenile Periodontitis:An Overview

In this article, Juvenile Periodontis, which is known as an uncommon condition that is characterized by severe loss of attachment and destruction of the alveolar bone that becomes clinically significant during adolescence. It is also known as Aggressive Periodontitis. Juvenile Periodontitis is ramified as Localized juvenile or aggressive Periodontitis (LAP) and Generalized juvenile or aggressive Periodontitis (GAP). It is currently accepted that a combination of immunologic, bacteriologic factors and also hereditary factors which plays a significant role in the etiology of this disease. Hence it can be controlled by maintaining a good oral hygiene, in early stages.