Abstract
The increased requirement on the information about nature, etiology, and pathogenesis
of periodontal disease has demanded wide areas of research in periodontics. The growth
observed in research conducted in periodontology had been observed in both basic and
clinical research areas. Despite recent advances in periodontal research, many issues
remain unresolved. The aim of this review article is focused on few important problems
faced in periodontal research related to epidemiology, etiology, and pathogenesis
of periodontal disease.
Keywords
periodontal research - epidemiology - gingivitis - periodontitis - therapy