# Oral microbiology and periodontitis research { "id": "T10257", "title": "Oral microbiology and periodontitis research", "url": "/topics/T10257", "kind": "topic-directory", "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory", "provider": "openalex", "revision": "fe7264408eb333b2", "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289", "numeric_address": "36244319558697322", "address_version": "morton4x16-v1", "coordinates": [ 4, 35, 3506, 10257 ], "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review", "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap" } This cluster of papers focuses on the study of periodontal diseases, oral microbiome, bacterial diversity in gingival plaque, and their systemic impact. It explores the relationship between periodontitis and systemic inflammation, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, and pregnancy outcomes. The research also delves into the microbial ecology of the oral cavity, host-microbe interactions, and the role of inflammatory pathways in periodontal tissue destruction. Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap. Source: https://openalex.org/T10257 No owner-reviewed local answer yet.