Chronic periodontitis is a multifactorial infectious disease, the initiating factor is dental plaque, followed by smoking, heredity, diabetes and other systemic diseases will also promote the occurrence of periodontitis.
1. Initiating factor: the onset of chronic periodontitis is mainly related to plaque, plaque is a bacterial plaque composed of various bacteria, and food debris and other substances can accumulate on the surface of the teeth to form tartar, which is in contact with the gums, and promotes inflammation of periodontal tissues, thus leading to the occurrence of periodontitis.
2. Promoting factors: smoking affects the healing of periodontal trauma, is to promote the occurrence of periodontitis risk factors, in addition to chronic periodontitis is also related to genetic factors, diabetes and other systemic diseases due to the body’s resistance is low, will also promote the occurrence of chronic periodontitis.
Chronic periodontitis is caused by a variety of factors and should be treated as soon as possible after its appearance to avoid damaging periodontal health.