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Int J Stomatol ›› 2026, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (3): 362-369.doi: 10.7518/gjkq.2026608

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Analysis and research progress on risk factors for alveolar bone angular resorption

Yi Liu(),Yaping Pan()   

  1. Dept. of Peridontology, Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang 110002, China
  • Received:2025-01-16 Revised:2026-02-09 Online:2026-05-01 Published:2026-04-24
  • Contact: Yaping Pan E-mail:17829945035@163.com;yppan@cmu.edu.cn
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    National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC2506302)

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Abstract:

Alveolar bone angular resorption, also known as vertical alveolar bone resorption, often forms infra-bony pockets. In the absence of periodontal system treatment, these sites are at increased risk of further alveolar bone loss. Thus, early prediction and timely treatment are important; nevertheless, this requires the identification of various risk factors for alveolar bone angular resorption. This article reviews the microbiological, biological, behavioral, local, systemic, and iatrogenic risk factors associated with angular resorption of alveolar bone.

Key words: periodontitis, alveolar bone resorption, angular resorption, risk factor

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