Porphyromonas gingivalis in oral geriatrics and its association with periodontal health and comorbidities

• Main Authors: Suhaimi, Nur Aina Nabilah, Shalihin, Mohd Shaiful Ehsan, Hamzah, Hairul Aini, Abidin, Sulhi, Mohammad Aidid, Edre, Musa, Ramli
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2024
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RB Pathology; RC Internal medicine; RK Dentistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/114406/13/114406_Porphyromonas%20gingivalis%20in%20oral%20geriatrics.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/114406/; https://journals.iium.edu.my/ijahs/index.php/IJAHS/issue/view/35
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

PURPOSE: This study evaluated the periodontal status in geriatric subjects and found a significant association between P. gingivalis infection and clinical periodontal parameters as well as medical illness. METHODS: Dental pockets’ samples were obtained from 32 geriatrics who were chosen randoml...