β RISK FACTORS OF PERIODONTOLOGYπ POINTS TO PONDERΒ πΉRisk:Β Probability that an event willΒ occur in the future, or the probability that an individual develops a given disease or experiences a change in health status during a specified interval of time.πΉRisk factors:Β Distinctive characteristics, or exposures, that increase the probability of developing periodontitis, or lead to a measurable change in status of periodontal supporting tissues.πΉVarious risk factors related to periodontal diseases are tobacco smoking, diabetes, pathogenic bacteria and microbial tooth deposits.πΉVarious risk determinants related to periodontal diseases are genetic factors, age, gender,…
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