Predicted functional and taxonomic analysis of subgingival biofilm of grade C periodontitis in young patients under maintenance therapy.

Despite clinical improvements and a shift in taxonomic composition, the PerioC-Y patients' periodontal treatment was not enough to reach a similar microbiome to patients without disease experience. Some functional content in this biofilm remained altered in PerioC-Y regardless of disease control. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.