Gingival and Periodontal Diseases and Conditions in Children and Adolescents: Consensus Report - PubMed
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- #Pediatric Dentistry
- #Clinical Classification
- #Periodontal Diseases
- Workshop aimed to update understanding of gingival and periodontal diseases in children and adolescents, including epidemiology, diagnosis, and management.
- Discussions informed by three systematic reviews; identified over 70 systemic conditions affecting periodontal tissues, with varying evidence levels.
- Gingival diseases and conditions in healthy children and adolescents highlighted, considering local and systemic factors.
- Periodontitis classifications from 2018 apply to younger patients, but probing in primary/mixed dentition presents challenges.
- Emphasized need for specialized approaches in screening, examination, and treatment due to developmental differences and unique factors in children and adolescents.