Oral Microbiota : Ecology to Pathology

The key to successful periodontal therapy is elimination of pathogenic bacteria from periodontal pockets and establishment of microbiota compatible with periodontal health. Identification of subgingival pathogenic strains in gingivitis and periodontitis aids the diagnosis of the different periodontal diseases. That is why it is important to perform both qualitative and quantitative determination of oral pathogens so that the prediction of the disease progression can be determined and prevention can be done.