Porphyromonas gingivalis: A scoping review

Abstract

Introduction: Porphyromonas gingivalis is a Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium, which is considered a key to the onset of inflammatory conditions affecting the supporting tissues of teeth. Objective: To analyze the literature on the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and oral manifestations of P. gingivalis. Methodology: Information from articles published in PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar with the words "Porphyromonas gingivalis", "epidemiology", "periodontal disease", "oral manifestations", "treatment" was analyzed. Results: The epidemiology of this pathogen is more than 85% in patients with periodontal disease. The method to diagnose P. gingivalis is by ELISA. The best treatment is scaling and root planing with antibiotic or antiseptic adjuvant. It manifests clinically with periodontal disease. Conclusions: Porphyromonas gingivalis has a high presence in periodontal disease and predisposes to diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer's disease.