This volume of Periodontology 2000 represents the 25th anniversary of the Journal, and
uses the occasion to assess important advancements in periodontology over the past …

Periodontal diseases usually refer to common inflammatory disorders known as gingivitis
and periodontitis, which are caused by a pathogenic microbiota in the subgingival biofilm …

Seminal studies published in the 1990s and 2000s explored connections between
periodontal diseases and systemic conditions, revealing potential contributions of …

As one of the most clinically relevant human habitats, the human mouth is colonized by a set
of microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses. Increasing evidence has …

Periodontal diseases are initiated by bacterial species living in polymicrobial biofilms at or
below the gingival margin and progress largely as a result of the inflammation elicited by …

Examines the global risk factors and risk factors for periodontal diseases. Importance of
etiological factors and pathogenesis of the disease in the risk factors of periodontitis; …

Background: The recognition over the past 3 decades of microbial specificity in periodontitis
has afforded dental practitioners the ability to prevent and treat the disease with a variety of …

Over the past several decades, studies have demonstrated the existence of bi-directional
relationships between periodontal disease and systemic conditions. Periodontitis is a …

Microorganisms as risk indicators for periodontal disease Page 1 Microorganisms as risk
indicators for periodontal disease Paul J. Ezzo & Christopher W. Cutler The composition of …

Periodontitis is an infectious/inflammatory disease characterized by the loss of periodontal
ligament and alveolar bone. Herpesviruses are frequent inhabitants of periodontitis lesions …