title: Update on periodontology: 1. Current concepts in the histopathology of periodontal disease.
abstract: Over the last two decades there have been many changes in the basic concepts of periodontology, which have had profound effects on clinical practice. The aim of this series is to highlight the main areas of change and to assist the busy general practitioner in staying up-to-date. The first article deals with the current understanding of the histopathogenesis of gingivitis and periodontitis.
authors.affiliation: University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Rees
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Midda
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*