DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2015.v02i01.003

Pages: 10-16

Abstract: Periodontal Abscess is a localized purulent infection in the periodontal pocket that may lead to the destruction of periodontal ligament, alveolar bone and eventually loss of tooth. The areas of more information and knowledge needed include, Etiology and categorization, knowledge on the micro flora, evidence based therapeutic approach. Therefore the aim of the study was to assess clinically and microbiologically characterize the well define cohort of acute periodontal abscesses. 30 patients with periodontal abscess in CGP (Chronic geneneralized Periodontitis) and CLP (Chronic Localized Periodontitis) patients screened in the Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital Bangalore. The results showed the frequency of detection of periodontal pathogens in CGP and CLP patients, F. nucleatum (Fn) was the most prevalent bacterial species (68.4% and 73.2%) followed by P. micros(Pm) (66.4% and 71.9% ), P. gingivalis(Pg) (55.1% and 60.1%), P. intermedia(Pi) (46.3%and 51.3%) and B. forsythus(Bf) (41.2% and 46.4%) respectively. In conclusion periodontal abscess in periodontitis patients are characterized by well defined clinical and microbiological features.