Prevalence of Epstein-Barr virus DNA and Porphyromonas gingivalis in Japanese peri-implantitis patients
Abstract Background Peri-implantitis (PI) is an inflammatory reaction associated with functional deterioration of supporting bones around the dental implant. Recent studies suggested Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is involved in the pathogenesis of periodontitis. We investigated the association between EB...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-017-0438-6 |