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Abstract
The potential of bacterial markers for the detection of periodontal disease activity is discussed. Chronic periodontitis has been associated with subgingival bacteria. Techniques are available to detect and distinguish different bacteria. In subgingival plaque, bacterial proteases can be detected. Commercial diagnostic tests based on bacterial factors are described.Entities:
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Year: 1998 PMID: 9549909 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4809568
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br Dent J ISSN: 0007-0610 Impact factor: 1.626