[The progression of dental caries and marginal periodontitis in young adults].

Young adults show increased progression of caries and shallow periodontal pockets. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the epidemiological situation in a survey sample of young adult population and to derive a conclusion about periodontic and endodontic treatment care. For this purpose a longitudinal study was conducted for two years on 200 patients which underwent special examination. The frequency distribution according to the employed index systems DMF/T, GPM/T and CPITN has been evaluated by means of a computer dental analysis programme. The results revealed improvement of oral health conditions after oral hygiene instruction and control. Guiding principles for prevention, diagnosis and therapy are decided by the distribution of GPM- and DMF teeth. The early detection and treatment of caries beside the early diagnosis of periodontitis are of great importance whereby first and second molars show the highest progression rate of caries and periodontitis.