Comparative Evaluation for Assessing Oratest as a Diagnostic Tool for Evaluation of Plaque Levels & Gingivitis

Introduction Periodontal disease comprises of a group of inflammatory conditions of the supporting tissues of the teeth that are caused by bacteria. Our understanding of the etiology of periodontal diseases has undergone major advances in recent decades. In the mid 1900s it was believed that all bacterial species found in dental plaque were equally capable of causing disease and that periodontitis was the result of cumulative exposure to dental plaque in conjunction with a diminished host response and increased host susceptibility