Traitement antiparasitaire des maladies parodontales et péri-implantites : suivi multicentrique à 12 mois

AOS 261 l February 2013 Antiparasitic treatment of periodontitis and peri-implantitis: multicentric 12-months follow-up.

Abstract

For nearly a century, researchers have identified the protozoan parasite Entamoeba gingivalis from diseased gingival pocket. Recent use of PCR detected the parasite in 69% of diseased sites and demonstrated its absence in healthy gingival sites. The purpose of this cases report was to visualize this characteristic biofilm and evaluate periodontal results of dental clinics concerned with parasitic component of periodontal and peri-implantitis therapy.

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