Publications by authors named "Henglong Cao"
Supragingival microbial profiles in caries-free and caries-active adolescents treated with fixed orthodontics.
Curr Res Microb Sci
August 2025
Background: Dental caries occur primarily due to the formation of excessive dental plaque biofilm on teeth surfaces. This study aims to analyze the supragingival microbial profiles of permanent teeth in caries-free and caries-active adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances and to identify bacterial biomarkers that may be indicative of caries activity in specific population.
Methods: Twelve-year-old adolescents treated with fixed orthodontic appliances were selected as the study population, with 5 caries-free and 5 caries-active subjects.
Article Synopsis
- - The protozoan parasite is linked to periodontal diseases, which are inflammatory conditions affecting oral health and can lead to systemic diseases.
- - It disrupts immune responses and causes chronic inflammation, resulting in damage to periodontal tissues by affecting inflammatory cytokine balance and inducing oxidative stress.
- - The review focuses on the complex interactions between the parasite and host immune cells, highlighting potential disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets for treating periodontal diseases.