Herpes simplex virus type 1 in subgingival plaque and periodontal diseases. Meta-analysis of observational studies.
Paolo Giacomo ArduinoMarco CabrasGiovanni LodiStefano PettiPublished in: Journal of periodontal research (2022)
The results obtained indicated that HSV-1 is associated with periodontitis, while data about gingivitis are inconclusive. HSV-1 investigation in subgingival plaque could help assess periodontitis risk and severity and, if causal association were confirmed, could contribute to its control.