Periodontal disease: a genetic perspective

AUTOR(ES)

Taba Jr, Mario, Souza, Sergio Luis Scombatti de, Mariguela, Viviane Casagrande

FONTE

Braz. oral res.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2012

RESUMO

Periodontitis is a multifactorial disease that causes tooth loss. The complex pathogenesis of periodontitis implies the involvement of a susceptible host and a bacterial challenge. Many studies have provided a valuable contribution to understanding the genetic basis of periodontal disease, but the specific candidate genes of susceptibility are still unknown. In fact, genome-wide studies and screening of single-nucleotide polymorphisms have yielded new genetic information without a definitive solution for the management of periodontal disease. In this manuscript, we provide an overview of the most relevant literature, presenting the main concepts and insights of the strategies that have been emerging to better diagnose and treat periodontal disease based on biomarker analysis and host modulation.

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