Next-generation sequencing of whole saliva from patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome and non-Sjögren's sicca reveals comparable salivary microbiota.
AuthorsSembler-Møller ML,Belstrøm D,Locht H,Enevold C,Pedersen AML
JournalJournal of oral microbiology
PubMed ID31497258
Objective: To characterize and compare the salivary microbiota in patients with pSS and patients with non-Sjögren's-related sicca, and to relate the findings to their oral health status and saliva flow rates. Methods: Twenty-four patients fulfilled the 2016 classification criteria for pSS and 34 did not (non-pSS). A clinical examination included ... More
Porphyromonas gingivalis in saliva associates with chronic and aggressive periodontitis.
AuthorsDamgaard C,Danielsen AK,Enevold C,Massarenti L,Nielsen CH,Holmstrup P,Belstrøm D
JournalJournal of oral microbiology
PubMed ID31489129
Objective: To characterize the salivary microbiota of patients with aggressive periodontitis, patients with chronica periodontitis and orally healthy individuals. Methods: A total of 81 unstimulated saliva samples from aggressive periodontitis patients (n = 31), chronic periodontitis patients (n = 25), and orally healthy controls (n = 25) were examined. The ... More