This consensus report examines periodontal conditions in children and adolescents, suggesting tailored management approaches for effective treatment.
Periodontal tissues in children and adolescents differ from those in adults and require special consideration, accounting for their stage of development and predisposing and modifying factors unique to younger patients, which may confound accurate diagnosis, prognostication and management. Specific approaches to screening, examination and treatment are necessary for safe and effective management in this patient group.
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