Periodontal diseases are infections caused by microorganisms that colonize the tooth
surface at or below the gingival margin. While these infections have many properties in …

Despite the fact that several clinical studies have shown additional benefits when certain
systemic antibiotics are used as adjuncts to periodontal treatment, clear guidelines for the …

This review focuses on research in epidemiology, neuropathology, molecular biology, and
genetics regarding the hypothesis that pathogens interact with susceptibility genes and are …

Different mechanisms have been hypothesized to explain the increase in prevalence and
severity of periodontitis in older adults, including shifts in the periodontal microbiota …

The article elaborates on the various periodontal diseases caused by microorganisms that
reside at or below the gingival margin and discusses the different periodontal therapies for …

It has been difficult to conduct large scale studies of microbiologically complex ecosystems
using conventional microbiological techniques. Molecular identification techniques in new …

Background: The treatment of aggressive periodontitis has always presented a challenge for
clinicians, but there are no established protocols and guidelines for the efficient control of …

Background/aim: The purpose of the present investigation was to examine subgingival
microbial profiles associated with refractory periodontitis and to seek such profiles in …

Background: This study compares the changes to the subgingival microbiota of individuals
with “refractory” periodontitis (RP) or treatable periodontitis (good responders [GR]) before …

The article discusses the various treatments and therapies for periodontal diseases that are
caused by bacteria residing in subgingival joints. The article presents some of the …