Shotgun metagenomic analysis of the oral microbiome in gingivitis: a nested case-control study

ABSTRACTBackground Gingivitis, i.e. inflammation of the gums, is often induced by dental plaque. However, its exact link to the oral microbiota remains unclear.Methods In a case-control study involving 120 participants, comprising 60 cases and 60 controls (mean age (SD) 36.6 (7.6) years; 50% males),...

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Main Authors: Muhammed Manzoor, Jaakko Leskelä, Milla Pietiäinen, Nicolas Martinez-Majander, Eija Könönen, Teemu Niiranen, Leo Lahti, Juha Sinisalo, Jukka Putaala, Pirkko J. Pussinen, Susanna Paju
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Oral Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20002297.2024.2330867