FimA genotype variants of Porphyromonas gingivalis in periodontal health and disease: a preliminary observational study among the UAE population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This research explores the prevalence of fimA genotype variants of Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) in individuals with periodontitis and healthy controls within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It seeks to examine the relationship between these genotypes and both periodontal health and disease. The study aims to improve our understanding of the involvement of P. gingivalis in periodontal diseases among the UAE population.

Methods

This research involved 127 individuals diagnosed with periodontitis and 127 healthy participants matched for age and gender. Subgingival plaque samples were collected and examined for fimA genotypes (types I, II, III, IV, and V) employing polymerase chain reaction (PCR). A statistical evaluation using the chi-squared test was cond

SUBMITTER: Yadadi SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12502280 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature