Point of Care Microbiological Tests in Periodontology

Authors

  • Kirti Chawla Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
  • Anuradha Sharma Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
  • Nupur Gupta Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India

Keywords:

Point of care tests, Periodontology, Microbiology

Abstract

Periodontal diseases involve a complex inflammatory response of the periodontal tissues against various micro-organisms leading to destruction of the tooth supporting structures. Laboratory investigations have remained the mainstay for analytical processes of a large number of samples involving various disciplines. However, due to the limitations regarding health-care budgets, there has been a paradigm shift from central laboratories to point of care tests (POCT). Newer diagnostic tests can prove to be beneficial in evaluation of patient’s response to periodontal therapy. Oral fluid-based POCT used selectively are now being utilized as the potential “chairside” tests for determination of oral diseases.

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Published

2022-04-16

How to Cite

Kirti Chawla, Anuradha Sharma, & Nupur Gupta. (2022). Point of Care Microbiological Tests in Periodontology. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 9(3), 260–263. Retrieved from https://www.apjhs.com/index.php/apjhs/article/view/3002

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 3 (2022): Vol 9 | Issue 3 | 2022

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