Nisha K J

Abstract

The interrelationship between endodontic and periodontal diseases has been a subject of speculation, confusion and controversy for many years. Pulpal and periodontal problems are responsible for more than 50% of tooth mortality today. A symptomatic tooth may have pain of periodontal and/or pulpal origin. The nature of that pain is often the first clue in determining the etiology of such a problem. A thorough understanding of the disease history and the patient’s signs and symptoms, complete examination with full investigation, and the use of a systematic step-by-step approach in the management of such challenging endodontic-periodontal lesions with regular recall visits helps to achieve complete success in the treatment. Keywords: Endoperio, Novabone, Regeneration.

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Abstract

Periodontal disease is one of the earliest human diseases recognized to be associated with mixed-species biofilms. One of the microorganism involved in this biofilm include Candida species which have been invariably found in large quantities in subgingival area of patients having periodontal disease. This paper reviews the prevalence of Candida species in periodontal disease as well as their virulence factors and identification methods. Keywords: Candida species, Prevalence, Periodontitis.

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