Prevalence of Porphyromonas gingivalis fimA genotypes in the peri-implant sulcus of Koreans assessed using a new primer.

Sung-Geun Kim Ji-Youn Hong Seung-Il Shin Ji-Hoi Moon Jae Hyung Lee Yeek Herr

Published in: Journal of periodontal & implant science (2016)

The fimA type Ib genotype of P. gingivalis was found to play a critical role in the destruction of peri-implant tissue, suggesting that it may be a distinct risk factor for peri-implantitis.

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risk factors