Which of the following is a genetic disorder linked to increased susceptibility to periodontal disease?

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There are multiple disorders linked to increased periodontal disease susceptibility. Chediak-Higashi syndrome is the correct answer because it is highly associated with early-onset types of periodontal disease and associated with immune defects. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder, Burkitt's disease is a type of lymphoma, and sialadenitis is an infection of the salivary gland. None of these are genetic disorders associated with more severe periodontitis.

Which of the Following Is a Genetic Disorder Linked to Increased