Together, the gums and other structures that support the teeth are known as the periodontium.

龈和支撑其他结构一起被称为。

Also, some systemic diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosis can enhance inflammation in the periodontium which can lead to a shift in bacterial composition and increase the risk or severity of periodontitis.

此外，某些系统疾病，例如糖尿病、类风湿关节炎、系统红斑狼疮，会增加炎症，从而改变口腔微生物群中细菌成，并增大患炎风险或加重炎。