Researchers identify oral bacteria as the major cause for periodontitis, a gum infection causing tooth loss
Periodontitis, a form of severe gum infection, can lead to tooth loss and is linked with other diseases. Management of periodontitis remains difficult, partly due to inadequate understanding of risk factors associated with the condition. In a recent study from Japan, researchers have emphasized the role of oral microbiome, over an individual's genetic makeup, in the development of the disease, providing clinicians a guide to designing strategies for diagnosing and treating periodontitis.
