Viruses: Are they the bystanders for periodontal diseases

Dr. Nupur Sah; Dr. Jyotsna P. Anjankar; Dr. Laksha R. Chelani

Volume : V, Issue : XI, November - 2015

Viruses: Are they the bystanders for periodontal diseases

Dr. Nupur Sah, Dr. Jyotsna P. Anjankar, Dr. Laksha R. Chelani

Abstract :

 Periodontal disease is a multifactorial disease that triggers inflammation, loss of connective tissue attachment and alveolar bone around the teeth. Although it is of bacterial origin, studies have suggested the association of periodontal disease and viruses. Viral DNA has been detected in gingival tissues, gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and subgingival plaque from periodontaly diseased sites. Virus infection impairs periodontal defense and permits overgrowth of periodontopathogenic bacteria. Therefore the following article reviews the role of viruses in periodontal disease.