[The organization and modern principles of the treatment of periodontitis in the Armed Forces].

The article deals with the questions of spreading and the structure of periodontitis among servicemen, as well as the peculiarities of prophylaxis and medical care in military units and medical institution. The authors show the priority of surgical methods of treatment (curettage, flap operation). Characteristic features of pre-operational preparation are described, as well as methods of conservative treatment (general and local), and professional hygiene of the oral cavity.