Causation and pathogenesis of periodontal disease
Causation and pathogenesis of periodontal disease
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DOI:
10.1034/j.1600-0757.2001.22250102.x
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发表时间:
2001-01-01
影响因子:
18.6
通讯作者:
Kinane, DF
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作者:
Kinane, DF
This chapter describes the causation and pathogenesis of periodontal disease in a manner that is relevant to practitioners of general dentistry. The fundamental processes involved in the causation and pathogenesis of periodontal disease will be reviewed followed by a discussion of the clinical and histopathological appearance of the periodontal tissues and disease susceptibility. The term ‘‘periodontal disease’’in its strictest sense refers to both gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is an inflammatory condition of the soft tissues surrounding the teeth (the gingiva) and is a direct immune response to the dental microbial plaque building up on teeth. Gingivitis is modified by several factors such as smoking, certain drugs and hormonal changes that occur in puberty and pregnancy. Periodontitis follows gingivitis and is also in-