LOCALIZED AGGRESSIVE PERIODONTITIS IN A THIRTEEN YEAR OLD: A CASE REPORT.

Introduction:-The previouslydescribed condition of localized juvenile periodontitis has been replaced by the term localized aggressive periodontitis. This condition presents a classic pattern and occurs in healthy children and adolescents without clinical evidence of systemic disease. It is characterized by the rapid and severe loss of alveolar bone around more than one permanent tooth, usually the first molars and incisors. Case report:- A 13-year-old female presented with clinical and radiographic evidence of severe attachment loss around several permanent teeth. She had no history of systemic disease, periodontal disease, or caries prior to the periodontal abscess that prompted her referral. Conclusion:- The early diagnosis and the management of these cases can help dentist to maintain the health and function of the permanent teeth and their surrounding structures.