The increasing importance of the oral microbiome in periodontal health and disease

Ruqaiyyah Siddiqui, Zahi Badran, Anania Boghossian, Ahmad M. Alharbi, Hasan Alfahemi, Naveed Ahmed Khan

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Abstract

Herein, the aim is to discuss the current knowledge of microbiome and periodontal diseases. Current treatment strategies include mechanical therapy such as root planing, scaling, deep pocket debridement and antimicrobial chemotherapy as an adjuvant therapy. Among promising therapeutic strategies, dental probiotics and oral microbiome transplantation have gained attention, and may be used to treat bacterial imbalances by competing with pathogenic bacteria for nutrients and adhesion surfaces, as well as probiotics targeting the gut microbiome. Development of strategies to prevent and treat periodontal diseases are warranted as both are highly prevalent and can affect human health. Further studies are necessary to better comprehend the microbiome in order to develop innovative preventative measures as well as efficacious therapies against periodontal diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Article numberFSO856
JournalFuture Science OA
Volume9
Issue number8
Early online date12 Jun 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2023

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