Pediatr Dent. 2008;30(7 Suppl):240-7.
Children and adolescents are subject to several periodontal diseases. Although there is a much lower prevalence of destructive periodontal diseases in children than in adults, children can develop severe forms of periodontitis. In some cases, this destructive disease is a manifestation of a known underlying systemic disease. In other young patients, the underlying cause for increased susceptibility and early onset of disease is unknown. These diseases are often familial, suggesting a genetic predisposition for aggressive disease. Current modalities for managing periodontal diseases of children and adolescents may include antibiotic therapy in combination with non-surgical and/or surgical therapy. Since early diagnosis ensures the greatest chance for successful treatment, it is important that children receive a periodontal examination as part of their routine dental visits.
儿童和青少年易患多种牙周疾病。虽然儿童中破坏性牙周疾病的患病率远低于成人，但儿童也可能患上严重形式的牙周炎。在某些情况下，这种破坏性疾病是已知潜在全身性疾病的一种表现。在其他年轻患者中，易感性增加和疾病早发的潜在原因尚不清楚。这些疾病往往具有家族性，提示存在侵袭性疾病的遗传易感性。目前治疗儿童和青少年牙周疾病的方法可能包括抗生素治疗，联合非手术和/或手术治疗。由于早期诊断可确保治疗成功的最大机会，因此儿童在常规牙科就诊时接受牙周检查很重要。
