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Is it Possible to Inherit a Genetic Susceptibility to Periodontal Disease?

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Is it Possible to Inherit a Genetic Susceptibility to Periodontal Disease?

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A genetic marker (interleukin), has been identified which is inherited, and this can increase susceptibility to periodontal disease. In fact, there is a clinically available test for the gene. This is only a susceptibility though, and can be overcome by treatment.

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