Progression of chronic periodontitis can be predicted by the levels of <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i> and <i>Treponema denticola</i> in subgingival plaque

Abstract

Monitoring the proportions of P. gingivalis and T. denticola in subgingival plaque has the potential to help identify sites at significant risk for progression of periodontitis, which would assist in the targeted treatment of disease.