Periodontal disease – Historical and contemporary hypothesis: A review

Abstract

Dental plaque is a biofilm which is the prime etiological factor in the causation of oral diseases such as dental caries and periodontal disease. The various hypothesis has been developed explaining the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. Although a classical model to support this polymicrobial disease is yet to be proposed, all the stated hypothesis gives us a better idea in understanding the pathophysiology of the periodontal disease process.

Keywords

• dental plaque
• dysbiosis
• ecological plaque hypothesis
• keystone pathogen hypothesis
• nonspecific plaque hypothesis
• specific plaque hypothesis