Detection and quantification of Fusobacterium nucleatum and Porphyromonas gingivalis in salivary samples of gutka and non-gutka users- ‘A pilot study’
Gutka consumption is associated with increased salivary levels of <i>Fusobacterium nucleatum</i> and <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i>. These findings emphasize the role of smokeless tobacco in altering the oral microbiome and its potential contribution to oral diseases.
Authors
- BR Chandra Shekar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0460-1634)
- Kavita Rao
- Krishnanand Satelur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1673-4194)
- Vidya M. Annegowda
Institutions
- Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College & Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_17_25
- Primary Topic
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00