Newly identified pathogens associated with periodontitis: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: There is substantial evidence supporting the role of certain oral bacteria species in the onset and progression of periodontitis. Nevertheless, results of independent-culture diagnostic methods introduced about a decade ago have pointed to the existence of new periodontal pathogens. However, the data of these studies have not been evaluated together, which may generate some misunderstanding on the actual role of these microorganisms in the etiology of periodontitis. The aim of this systematic review was to determine the current weight of evidence for newly identified periodontal pathogens based on the results of "association" studies. This review was conducted and reported in accordance with the PRISMA statement. The MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases were searched up to September 201

SUBMITTER: Perez-Chaparro PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4541103 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature