Pulpal, PA and Perio Flashcards
1
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autosomal recessive; gene mapped to the chromosome 11; mutation in the cathepsin C gene, involved in skin development and inflammatory response, red, scaly keratosis on the palms and soles, gingivitis and aggressive perio
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papillon-lefevre syndrome
2
Q
gingivitis, loss of attachment and alveolar bone resorption; teeth appear to be floating in air on radiographs; depressed blood neutrophil chemotaxis; A.a.
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papillon-lefevre