Short communication, Note
Use of DNA Probes in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Periodontitis – A Case Series
Gregor-Georg Zafiropoulos
Oren Weiss
Adrian Kašaj
Brita Willershausen
Darije Plančak
Abstract
Aggressive periodontitis is characterized by rapid attachment and bone loss with no underlying systemic disease and
is associated with specific bacteria like Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans (Aa) and Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg).
In this case series 25 patients were diagnosed with aggressive periodontitis by the aid of DNA probes for Aa and Pg and
other periodontal pathogens. The use of DNA probes for the detection of periodontal pathogens may aid in the diagnosis
and treatment of aggressive periodontitis. Clinical experience suggests that lowering periodontal pathogens to undetectable
levels could improve the long-term stability of periodontal health.
Keywords
periodontitis; periodontal diseases; diagnosis; treatment
Hrčak ID:
27690
URI
Publication date:
13.12.2006.
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