ReviewFrontiers in oral health2022
Clinical laboratory diagnostics in dentistry: Application of microbiological methods.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Microbial Markers for Diagnosis and Risk Assessment for Periodontal Diseases: A Systematic Literature Search and Narrative Synthesis.Journal of clinical periodontology · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of silver diamine fluoride and nanosilver on salivary bacterial counts in children with early childhood caries: a randomized controlled clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2025Trial
- Shining Light on Oral Biofilm Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH): Probing the Accuracy of In Situ Biogeography Studies.Molecular oral microbiology · 2025Article
- Exploring heme and iron acquisition strategies of Porphyromonas gingivalis-current facts and hypotheses.FEMS microbiology reviews · 2025Review
- Age-Related Subgingival Colonization ofMicroorganisms · 2023Article
- Effect of Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation, Er,Cr:YSGG Laser, and Photon-Induced Photoacoustic Streaming againstBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Carriage of the JP2 Genotype ofPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
Diagnosis and treatment in dentistry are based on clinical examination of the patients. Given that the major oral diseases are of microbial biofilm etiology, it can be expected that performing microbiological analysis on samples collected from the patient could deliver supportive evidence to facilitate the decision-making process by the clinician. Applicable microbiological methods range from microscopy, to culture, to molecular techniques, which can be performed easily within dedicated laboratories proximal to the clinics, such as ones in academic dental institutions. Periodontal and endodontic infections, along with odontogenic abscesses, have been identified as conditions in which applied clinical microbiology may be beneficial for the patient. Administration of antimicrobial agents, backed by microbiological analysis, can yield more predictable treatment outcomes in refractory or early-occurring forms of periodontitis. Confirming a sterile root canal using a culture-negative sample during endodontic treatment may ensure the longevity of its outcome and prevent secondary infections. Susceptibility testing of samples obtained from odontogenic abscesses may facilitate the selection of the appropriate antimicrobial treatment to prevent further spread of the infection.
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