RESEARCH ARTICLE
Iatrogenic Factors Affecting the Periodontium: An Overview
Ravi Varma Prasad 1, *, Siddharth Chincholi 2, Deepika V 1, Syed Sirajuddin 3, Shriparna Biswas 3, Sandeep S Prabhu 3, Rakesh MP 3
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2015Volume: 9
Issue: Suppl 1: M8
First Page: 208
Last Page: 209
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-9-208
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601509010208
Article History:
Received Date: 22/12/2014Revision Received Date: 4/3/2015
Acceptance Date: 10/3/2015
Electronic publication date: 26/6/2015
Collection year: 2015

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Abstract
The principal reason of gingival inflammation is bacterial plaque, along with other predisposing factors. These predisposing factors are calculus, malocclusion, faulty restorations, complications associated with orthodontic therapy, self- inflicted injuries, use of tobacco & radiation therapy. The contributing factors to gingival inflammation & periodontal destruction are deficient dental restorations and prosthesis. Inadequate dental procedures that add to the weakening of the periodontal tissues are referred to as iatrogenic factors.