Yashica Dhingra,
Mayur Kaushik,
Shivi Khattri,
Soundarya Singh,
- Student, Department of Dentistry, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Subharti Puram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Professor & Head, Department of Dentistry, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Subharti Puram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Associate Professor, Department of Dentistry, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Subharti Puram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Associate Professor, Department of Dentistry, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Subharti Puram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract
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Periodontal diseases are a group of inflammatory conditions that primarily affect the gums and other tissues surrounding the teeth. Traditionally, these conditions were thought to be driven largely by bacterial infections, with the bacteria triggering an immune response that leads to inflammation and tissue damage. However, recent research has revealed that viruses also play a significant role in the development and progression of periodontal diseases. Viruses, such as Human Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex Virus, and Epstein-Barr Virus have been identified as key players in the etiopathogenesis of various types of periodontitis. These viruses can alter the host’s immune response, making the tissues more susceptible to bacterial invasion and inflammation. Furthermore, they can directly affect the cells in the periodontium, contributing to tissue destruction and disease progression. This review article explores the involvement of different viral families in periodontal diseases, highlighting the complex interactions between viruses, bacteria, and the host’s immune system. Understanding these interactions is crucial for developing more effective treatment strategies that address not only bacterial infections but also viral contributions to periodontal health.
Keywords: Periodontal diseases, inflammatory conditions, viruses, periodontium, viral-bacterial interaction.
[This article belongs to Research & Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry (rrjod)]
Yashica Dhingra, Mayur Kaushik, Shivi Khattri, Soundarya Singh. Viruses and Their Role in Periodontal Diseases: A Review. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry. 2024; 15(03):1-6.
Yashica Dhingra, Mayur Kaushik, Shivi Khattri, Soundarya Singh. Viruses and Their Role in Periodontal Diseases: A Review. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry. 2024; 15(03):1-6. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjod/article=2024/view=171782
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Research & Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 03 |
| Received | September 2, 2024 |
| Accepted | September 11, 2024 |
| Published | September 12, 2024 |