Risk and periodontitis: An insight into risk indicators and modifiers

Abstract

Risk factors are certain condition that increases the chance of developing periodontal disease. Identifying those factors lend a hand to guide the patient for both prevention and treatment of the disease. Habits like smoking and alcohol consumption are the part of risk modifiers along with this unhealthy conditions like diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, obesity etc. are also included. All those risk factors are modifiable and management of this condition directly or indirectly are important to sort out the periodontal diseases. The present review throws light into the above mentioned risk modifiers and those indicators of risk that can increase the likelihood of developing periodontal disease.