L30 Aggressive periodontitis Flashcards
1
Q
Common features
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Otherwise healthy
Rapid bone and attachment loss inconsistent with plauqe and calculus
Familial aggreagation
2
Q
Localized
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At least one molar
No more than 2 teeth other than 1st molars and incisors
3
Q
Generalized
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At least 3 permanent teeth other than 1st molars and incisors
4
Q
Antibody response in localized vs general
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Localized: robust response
Generalized: Poor response
5
Q
Most common in
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african americans 2.6 percent
6
Q
Treatment
A
Amoxicillin and metronidazole
