Risk Factor: Genetic Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of heritable transmission for periodontitis?
A
- A single gene defect
- Polygenic / multifactorial disease
2
Q
What are the the three ways the body can respond when exposed to a pathogen?
A
1) Resistance to a pathogen
2) Sub-clinical infection
3) Infection
3
Q
What percentage of periodontitis is caused due to genetics?
A
1/3