Incidence of Periodontal Disease among Adolescents

Abstract

Background: Despite the scarcity of studies regarding periodontal disease in young patients (teenagers and young adults), it seems that this disorder is also affecting the young population. Risk factors for periodontal disease include older age, chronic tobacco use, male gender, habits regarding oral hygiene, educational status, ethnicity, and financial status.

Keywords

• periodontal health
• adolescents
• gingivitis
• periodontitis