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Abstract
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis-periodontitis (ANUG/NUP) is a relatively uncommon periodontal disease characterized by gingival necrosis and ulceration, pain, and bleeding. The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of current knowledge on ANUG/NUP. Current literature on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, immunology, predisposing factors, and treatment of ANUG/NUP is reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 1998 PMID: 9597852
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mil Med ISSN: 0026-4075 Impact factor: 1.437