The limited value of three pathogen species in predicting healing of periodontal pockets

Authors

  • Liisi Sewón Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenk. 2, FIN-20520 Turku, Finland
  • Sára Karjalainen Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenk. 2, FIN-20520 Turku, Finland
  • Eva Söderling Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenk. 2, FIN-20520 Turku, Finland
  • Tuula Hyyppä Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenk. 2, FIN-20520 Turku, Finland
  • Erja Luukkala-Wardi Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenk. 2, FIN-20520 Turku, Finland
  • Marja Mäkelä Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenk. 2, FIN-20520 Turku, Finland
  • Keijo Paunio Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenk. 2, FIN-20520 Turku, Finland
  • Tiina Varrela Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenk. 2, FIN-20520 Turku, Finland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/000163599428689

Abstract

Baseline level of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans has been suggested as being predictive of periodontal treatment outcome. We analysed the presence of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Prevotella intermedia in 55 deep periodontal pockets of 29 patients (18 men, 11 women, 37-75 years) before and after periodontal treatment. At baseline and after treatment, 62% and 33%, respectively, of the subjects presented with 1, 2, or a combination of all 3 pathogens. The mean pocket depth of 6.6 mm (0.4 mm) before treatment decreased to 2.2 mm (0.4 mm) in response to treatment (P

 

 

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Published

1999-01-01

Issue

Vol. 57 No. 5 (1999): Acta Odontologica Scandinavica

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