Dougherty M A, Slots J
USC School of Dentistry, Los Angeles 90089-0641.
J Calif Dent Assoc. 1993 Jan;21(1):55-69.
The prevalence and severity of periodontal diseases in young people are significant. Recent progress in understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases in this group of patients has allowed significant improvement in periodontal classifications. Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans characteristically is the major pathogen involved; black-pigmented anaerobic rods and other organisms can also be important. Treatment of periodontitis should focus on meticulous plaque control and eradication of periodontal pathogens, possibly by means of systemic or topical antimicrobial therapies.
年轻人牙周疾病的患病率和严重程度都很高。近年来，在了解这组患者牙周疾病的病因和发病机制方面取得的进展，使牙周分类有了显著改进。伴放线放线杆菌是主要的特征性病原体；产黑色素厌氧菌和其他微生物也可能很重要。牙周炎的治疗应着重于细致的菌斑控制和根除牙周病原体，可能需要通过全身或局部抗菌治疗来实现。
