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Periodontitis: a polymicrobial disruption of host homeostasis

Darveau, Richard P.·2010·Nature Reviews Microbiology

Abstract

Periodontitis, or gum disease, affects millions of people each year. Although it is associated with a defined microbial composition found on the surface of the tooth and tooth root, the contribution of bacteria to disease progression is poorly understood. Commensal bacteria probably induce a protective response that prevents the host from developing disease. However, several bacterial species found in plaque (the 'red-complex' bacteria: Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythia and Treponema denticola) use various mechanisms to interfere with host defence mechanisms. Furthermore, disease may result from 'community-based' attack on the host. Here, I describe the interaction of the host immune system with the oral bacteria in healthy states and in diseased states.

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  • As a result of complex interactions between subgingival biofilms and the host immune response, gingivitis can further develop to periodontitis with concomitant loss of periodontal supportive tissues.

    “As a result of complex interactions between subgingival biofilms and the host immune response, gingivitis can further develop to periodontitis with concomitant loss of periodontal supportive tissues (Figure 7B).239,278,279”

    From The dental plaque biofilm matrix (2021) · cites this paper as [239]

  • Accumulation of subgingival biofilms initiates development of clinical signs of gingivitis.

    “Accumulation of subgingival biofilms initiates development of clinical signs of gingivitis”

    From The dental plaque biofilm matrix (2021) · cites this paper as [239]

  • The logical first step in every periodontal treatment is mechanical removal of subgingival biofilms and calculus deposits.

    “The logical first step in every periodontal treatment is mechanical removal of subgingival biofilms and calculus deposits.239,280,281”

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Authors
Darveau, R. P.
Affiliations
University of Washington (US)
Corresponding author
Darveau, Richard P.
Venue
Nature Reviews Microbiology
Published
2010-06-01
Volume
8
Issue
7
Pages
481-490
ISSN
  • 1740-1526 (ISSN-L)
  • 1740-1534
OpenAlex
W1997072139
Cited by
1,688
References
156
Citations by year
2026: 101 · 2025: 107 · 2024: 125 · 2023: 115 · 2022: 118 · 2021: 126 · 2020: 153 · 2019: 113 · 2018: 93 · 2017: 126 · 2016: 113 · 2015: 104 · 2014: 107 · 2013: 82 · 2012: 56
FWCI
9.36
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Nature Reviews Microbiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Dentistry › Periodontics › Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Urology › Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
  • Health Sciences › Dentistry › General Dentistry › Dental Research and COVID-19
Keywords
periodontitis, co-infection, host-pathogen interaction, oral microbiota, red complex bacteria, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythia, Treponema denticola, dental plaque, commensal bacteria, host immune response, periodontal disease pathogenesis
MeSH terms
Animals, Humans, Periodontitis, Periodontium, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Bacterial Physiological Phenomena, Biofilms, Treponema denticola

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