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@article{173426,
        author = {Dr. Ruchitha Kakarla},
        title = {GINGIVAL AND PERIODONTAL DISEASES IN CHILDREN},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {586-591},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173426},
        abstract = {Periodontal diseases are among the most frequent diseases affected in children and adolescents. Gingivitis is more common in childhood than periodontitis. These include gingivitis, localized or generalized aggressive and periodontal diseases associated with systemic disorder. The effects of periodontal diseases observed in adults have earlier inception in life period. Bone and attachment loss is not common but may be associated with a systemic disease or an isolation dental condition.},
        keywords = {Child, gingiva, periodontium, pericoronitis, ligament, proximal surfaces, plaque, recession, abcess, caries.},
        month = {March},
        }