Detection of Periodontal Pathogens in Oral Mucous Membranes of Edentulous Individuals

Abstract

Although we did not detect P. gingivalis and P. intermedia in newborns, periodontal pathogens could be detected from the oral mucous membranes of edentulous individuals. Our results suggest that major attention should be paid to edentulous individuals as an important measure in the prevention of the initial colonization of natural teeth and dental implants by periodontal pathogens.

Anaerobic and microaerophilic pathogens in the biofilm formation on voice prostheses: A pilot study

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Do periodontopathogens disappear after full‐mouth tooth extraction?

“…Cortelli & coworkers (2008) detected periodontopathogens in edentulous patients (edentulous for >12 months, <36 months) using a checkerboard technique. Only prevalence data (e.g.…”

Analysis of P. gingivalis, T. forsythia and S. aureus levels in edentulous mouths prior to and 6 months after placement of one‐piece zirconia and titanium implants

“…Whether these organisms are still present but diminished below detection levels after the extraction of teeth (Cortelli et al. ), or whether edentulous patients do not harbour these organisms requires clarification (Danser et al. ).…”