Subgingival colonization by <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i>

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Porphyromonas gingivalis, a gram-negative anaerobe, is a major causative agent in the initiation and progression of severe forms of periodontal disease. In order to cause periodontal disease, P. gingivalis must colonize the subgingival region, a process that involves several distinct steps and multiple gene products. The organism must first navigate within the oral fluids in order to reach the hard or soft...

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