Abstract
The importance of the immune system in modulating the host response to plaque is well recognised, and in this context the immune system is clearly a risk/modifying factor for human periodontal disease. This review examines the periodontal manifestations of subjects with immunodeficiencies and considers potential preventive protocols for the periodontal management of these patients.
MeSH terms
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Aging / immunology
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Dental Plaque / immunology
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Diabetes Mellitus / immunology
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Dysgammaglobulinemia / immunology
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Granulomatous Disease, Chronic / immunology
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HIV Infections / immunology
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Humans
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Immunity, Cellular / immunology
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Immunocompromised Host / immunology*
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Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / classification
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Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / immunology
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Immunosuppression Therapy / adverse effects
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Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
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Leukemia / immunology
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Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome / immunology
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Neutropenia / immunology
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Neutrophils / immunology
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Periodontal Diseases / immunology*
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Periodontal Diseases / prevention & control
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Risk Factors
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Smoking / immunology
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Stress, Physiological / immunology