PERIODONTAL-DISEASE

被引：443

作者：

WILLIAMS, RC

机构：

[1] Department of Periodontology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02115

来源：

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE | 1990年 / 322卷 / 06期

关键词：

D O I：

10.1056/NEJM199002083220606

中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

PERIODONTAL disease is a general term used to describe specific diseases that affect the gingiva and the supporting connective tissue and alveolar bone, which anchor the teeth in the jaws. The periodontal diseases are among the most common chronic disorders that have plagued humans for centuries. The ancient writings of Egyptian and Chinese scholars describe in great detail afflictions of the periodontal structures and how to treat them.1 Early in this century periodontal disease became popularly known as pyorrhea, a term that denoted pus, periodontal pockets, loss of bone, and loss of teeth. Pyorrhea was thought to be inevitable, and. . . © 1990, Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved.

引用

页码：373 / 382

页数：10

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