Have we become so focused on inflammation and host response that we have neglected the role of bacteria in initiating periodontal disease?
Cobb
Charles M
CM
Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA.
Costerton
J William
JW
Van Dyke
Thomas E
TE
D018441:Biofilms; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000276:immunology*; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000276:immunology* / Q000382:microbiology*