Subgingival microbiota of chronic periodontitis subjects from different geographic locations

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Authors

A. D. Haffajee

Anna Bogren · University of Gothenburg

Hatice Hastürk · Boston University

Magda Feres · Guarulhos University

Néstor López · University of Chile

S. S. Socransky

Abstract

The microbial profiles of subgingival plaque samples from chronic periodontitis subjects in four countries showed surprisingly marked differences. These differences persisted after adjusting for age, mean pocket depth, gender and smoking status.

Topics & Keywords

Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Oral Health Pathology and Treatment HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal Of Clinical Periodontology

Volume 31, Issue 11, pp. 996-1002

DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-051x.2004.00597.x

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