The roles of viruses in periodontal diseases

• Main Authors: C C Azodo, P Erhabor
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
• Series: Journal of Dental Research and Review
• Subjects: Pathogenesis; periodontal disease; virus
• Online Access: http://www.jdrr.org/article.asp?issn=2348-2915;year=2015;volume=2;issue=1;spage=37;epage=41;aulast=Azodo

The roles of bacteria in the etiopathogenesis of periodontal disease are well-understand, but that of the virus found in the periodontal environment are poorly understood. The aim of this literature review was to report the roles of viruses in periodontal diseases. The roles of viruses in periodontal diseases were categorized into the role in disease etiology, role in the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, role in diseases progression and role in response to treatment. Clearer understanding of roles of viruses in periodontal diseases will facilitate the provision of effective periodontal disease prevention and treatment.