The finding of distinct compositional shifts in dominant genera between Grade B and Grade C periodontitis (e.g., Fusobacterium dominance in Grade C, Porphyromonas and Treponema in Grade B) is highly significant in that specific composition and relative abundance of certain taxa might serve as a microbial signature for the rate of disease progression.
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Editorial: Investigating the role of periodontal microbiota in health and disease.
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