Clinical dental care: An integrated multidisciplinary approach

[摘要] One of the main objectives in dentistry is to prevent oral diseases such as periodontal disease and dental caries, and subsequently preserve the natural dentition. Periodontal disease is a common chronic inflammatory disease, which may lead to root caries, tooth loss, impaired eating habits, and socialization. It also increases the risk of developing systemic diseases such as heart disease and stroke. In an article published in 2010, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) suggested that more American adults may have periodontal disease, and previous estimates have underestimated the prevalence of periodontal disease in the US population. Endodontic infections are also very prevalent, because they mostly represent complications of dental caries and its treatment, as well as traumatically injured teeth. Jointly, the periodontal and endodontic infections represent the majority of dental infections that require significant clinical attention.