Advances in periodontal diagnosis. 4. Potential microbiological markers

Abstract

The potential of bacterial markers for the detection of periodontal disease activity is discussed. Chronic periodontitis has been associated with subgingival bacteria. Techniques are available to detect and distinguish different bacteria. In subgingival plaque, bacterial proteases can be detected. Commercial diagnostic tests based on bacterial factors are described

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