The bacteria associated with periodontal diseases are predominantly gram-negative anaerobic bacteria and may include A.
What bacteria is associated with gingivitis?
The microflora associated with necrotic- ulcerative gingivitis and periodontitis contains Gram-negative bacilli, obligate anaerobes such as F. nucleatum and P. intermedia and spirochetes (Treponema spp. and Selenomonas spp.).
Which bacteria is associated with chronic periodontitis?
This study has shown that anaerobic bacteria are important cause of chronic periodontitis, along with aerobes and microaerophilic organisms. Fusobacterium spp, Bacteroides fragilis, Porphyromonas spp and Prevotella intermedia are the most common anaerobic pathogens.
