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There are a number of different causes of periodonitis/periodontitis, which is a general term for various inflammatory diseases of the gums. The following bacteria have been associated with the disease: * actinomyces naeslundii * campylobacter bacteria * streptococcus * anaerobes In addition to bacteria there may also be other causes of the disease.

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