Syndromes Affecting Periodontium

Syndrome is group of signs and symptoms associated with any morbid process and constituting together the picture of the disease. This poses a great challenge to the examiner to adequately diagnose and distinguish a syndrome from other pathologies. Although many of these disorders are not preventable, or curable early detection may allow significant improvement in the health care. Dentist is often in a unique position to pick up a previously unrecognized genetic or birth defect problem in a patient or family. Since many syndromes affect the oral structures in the unique way it aids in diagnosis. Although curing of genetic diseases is not yet available, maintenance of good oral health is important.