Könönen Eija, Gursoy Mervi, Gursoy Ulvi Kahraman
Department of Periodontology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, 20520 Turku, Finland.
Oral Health Care, Welfare Division, City of Turku, 20101 Turku, Finland.
J Clin Med. 2019 Jul 31;8(8):1135. doi: 10.3390/jcm8081135.
Periodontitis is an infection-driven inflammatory disease in which the composition of biofilms plays a significant role. Dental plaque accumulation at the gingival margin initiates an inflammatory response that, in turn, causes microbial alterations and may lead to drastic consequences in the periodontium of susceptible individuals. Chronic inflammation affects the gingiva and can proceed to periodontitis, which characteristically results in irreversible loss of attachment and alveolar bone. Periodontitis appears typically in adult-aged populations, but young individuals can also experience it and its harmful outcome. Advanced disease is the major cause of tooth loss in adults. In addition, periodontitis is associated with many chronic diseases and conditions affecting general health.
牙周炎是一种由感染引发的炎症性疾病，其中生物膜的组成起着重要作用。牙龈边缘处牙菌斑的堆积引发炎症反应，进而导致微生物群落改变，并可能在易感个体的牙周组织中引发严重后果。慢性炎症会影响牙龈，并可能发展为牙周炎，其典型特征是附着丧失和牙槽骨不可逆性吸收。牙周炎通常出现在成年人群体中，但年轻人也可能患病并出现有害后果。晚期牙周炎是成年人牙齿缺失的主要原因。此外，牙周炎还与许多影响全身健康的慢性疾病和状况相关。
