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Oral biofilms, oral and periodontal infections, and systemic disease

  • Department of Periodontics and Endodontics

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Abstract

Purpose: Oral biofilms harbor several hundreds of species of bacteria as well as spirochetes, protozoa, fungi and viruses. The composition of the oral biofilm varies from health to disease. It is the source of microorganisms that cause dental and periodontal infections. Oral infections and periodontal disease have been implicated in the etiopathogenesis of several important chronic systemic diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)249-254
Number of pages6
JournalAmerican Journal of Dentistry
Volume26
Issue number5
StatePublished - Oct 2013

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