How Does Occlusal Stress Accelerate Periodontitis? (IMAGE)

Institute of Science Tokyo

How Does Occlusal Stress Accelerate Periodontitis?

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This study revealed some of the ways in which traumatic occlusion exacerbates periodontitis, paving the way for better gum disease treatment strategies.

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Institute of Science Tokyo

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