Early Manifestation of Periodontal Disease in Children and Its Association with Familial Aggregation.

Abstract

Aggressive periodontitis is a disease that causes severe destruction of periodontal tissues, showing early development and rapid progression in both primary and permanent dentitions. Due to familial aggregation, children of parents with periodontitis are considered to be at higher risk for disease occurrence, which suggests that they should be evaluated and monitored as early as possible. The purpose of this case report is to describe aspects related to early diagnosis of periodontitis in two children and their relationship with the parent's periodontal condition, exploring the familial component as a crucial factor that can lead to an early diagnosis and better clinical management in their offspring.