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ArticleBMC oral health2025

Oral microbiota shifts following tooth loss affect gut health.

Ling Dong, Zhaoxin Ji, Jiangqi Hu, Qingsong Jiang, Wei Wei

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Article in BMC oral health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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  3. [Recent Research Progress and Prospects on Periodontitis Affecting Systemic Comorbidities via the Oral-Gut Axis].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2026
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  4. [Aging-Associated Oral Microbiota Dysbiosis and Hypofunction: Their Role in Alzheimer's Disease Pathogenesis].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Ling Dong *Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China.
Zhaoxin Ji *Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China.
Jiangqi HuDepartment of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China.
Qingsong JiangDepartment of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China. qsjiang@ccmu.edu.cn.
Wei WeiDepartment of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China. hxkqww@163.com.

Funding

Young Scientist Program of Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University YSP202314
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTooth loss not only impairs oral function but also affects gut health by altering the host microbiota. Understanding the oral-gut axis can provide insights into systemic health implications following tooth loss.

methodsUsing an animal model, we extracted the molars of C57 mice. Saliva and fecal samples were collected for 16S rRNA and metagenomic sequencing to analyze changes in the oral and gut microbiota. Pearson correlation analysis assessed the relationship between altered microbial communities.

resultsThe study found a significant reduction in oral microbiota diversity following tooth loss, with increased Proteobacteria and decreased Muribacter. Gut microbiota showed increased Firmicutes and decreased Bacteroidota. Correlations between oral and gut microbiota changes were observed, indicating a potential link between tooth loss and alterations in intestinal microbial balance.

conclusionIn the mouse model, tooth loss disrupted the balance of the oral-gut microbiota, with potential implications for intestinal health. Although these findings are from a murine model, considering the existence of the oral-gut axis balance in the human body, it is reasonable to postulate that following tooth loss in humans, the health of the intestinal microecology may also warrant attention.

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Gastrointestinal MicrobiomeMicrobiotaMouthTooth LossAnimalsFecesMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLRNA, Ribosomal, 16SSalivaRNA, Ribosomal, 16SGut microbiotaOral‑gut microbiome axisOral MicrobiotaTooth Loss

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PMID39930446
PMCPMC11808984

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