Microflora in Periodontitis Flashcards
1
Q
T/F: Supragingival and subgingival biofilm have same bacteria biofilms
A
False!
They are different
2
Q
How many different bacterial species is found in the sub gingival crevice?
A
~500
3
Q
What are the red complex pathogens?
A
P. gingivalis, T. forsythia, and T. denticola
- initiate and drive chronic inflammation that erodes periodontal tissue
4
Q
How does periodontal disease work?
A
it is microbial-shift disease going from homeostasis to dysbiosis
