Quantifying red complex bacteria, oral hygiene condition, and inflammation status in elderly: A pilot study

• Main Authors: Diana Khoirowati (Author), Fatimah Maria Tadjoedin (Author), Benso Sulijaya (Author), Sri Lelyati C. Masulili (Author), Ines Augustina Sumbayak (Author), Arrum Mutiara (Author), Yuniarti Soeroso (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Periodontitis is an inflammation of the periodontal apparatus leads to destruction of connective tissue attachment and tooth loss. Red complex bacteria may contribute to disease initiation. Bacterial infection in periodontitis leads to a low-grade chronic infection and inflammation in...