Aggressive periodontitis is a destructive periodontal disease that develops early in life. This disease is unlike chronic periodontitis in that its progression rate is higher, it presents distinctive clinical features and its etiology may be different. There are indications that systemic factors may play a greater role in the etiology of aggressive periodontitis than in that of chronic periodontitis.
Aggressive periodontitis may be localized or generalized. In localized aggressive periodontitis, tissue loss usually starts at the permanent first molars and incisors, and with increasing patient age the disease may progress to involve the adjacent teeth. The generalized form of aggressive periodontitis involves most or all of the permanent teeth.
Aggressive periodontitis may be localized or generalized. In localized aggressive periodontitis, tissue loss usually starts at the permanent first molars and incisors, and with increasing patient age the disease may progress to involve the adjacent teeth. The generalized form of aggressive periodontitis involves most or all of the permanent teeth.