States of oral health and disease reflect the compositional and functional capacities of, as
well as the interspecies interactions within, the oral microbiota. The oral cavity exists as a …

Periodontal disease is classically characterized by progressive destruction of the soft and
hard tissues of the periodontal complex, mediated by an interplay between dysbiotic …

The aim of this article is to survey the accessible writing on the pathogenetic systems
engaged with the relationship between oral malignancy and periodontitis. Gingival tissue …

Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease involving the destruction of both soft and hard tissue
in the periodontal region. Although dysbiosis of the local microbial community initiates local …

Periodontitis is an infection-driven inflammatory disease in which the composition of biofilms
plays a significant role. Dental plaque accumulation at the gingival margin initiates an …

The skin, oral cavity, digestive and reproductive tracts of the human body harbor symbiotic
and commensal microorganisms living harmoniously with the host. The oral cavity houses …

Background Growing evidence suggests that oxidative stress forms a key component in the
etiopathogenesis of periodontitis. Studies have shown potential antioxidants responsible for …

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease, initiated by the presence of a bacterial
biofilm, called dental plaque, which affects both the periodontal ligaments and bone …

Innate immunity represents the semi-specific first line of defense and provides the initial host
response to tissue injury, trauma, and pathogens. Innate immunity activates the adaptive …

This volume of Periodontology 2000 represents the 25th anniversary of the Journal, and
uses the occasion to assess important advancements in periodontology over the past …