Role of Viruses in Periodontal Diseases: A Review Article
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease affecting supporting tissues of the teeth. However, questions in understanding of this disease remain unanswered as to what initiates a change of gingivitis to periodontitis, biologic basis for disease remission and relapse and what causes site specificity. Viruses are well known to cause disease in oral cavity, but its role as a causative agent in periodontal diseases remains unclear. A deep understanding regarding the etiopathogenesis of these diseases is important for development of suitable preventive and therapeutic measures. The diverse opinion about the role of viruses in etiology of periodontal diseases has led to various clinical studies. The review focuses on the studies of viral cause for periodontal diseases marking a turning point in periodontal research, which until recently was centered almost exclusively on bacterial etiology.
Authors and Affiliations
Manik Sharma, Bhawna Slathia, Bhanu Kotwal, Vineet Kotwal
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