Eubacterium nodatum

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Eubacterium nodatum
Scientific classification
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Firmicutes
Class: Clostridia
Order: Clostridiale
Family: Eubacteriaceae
Genus: Eubacterium
Species:E. nodatum
Binomial name
Eubacterium nodatum
Holdeman et al. 1980

Eubacterium nodatum is a Gram positive member of the oral flora of some patients with chronic periodontitis. [1] It has been recently added to the red complex bacteria, that are most associated with disease.

Chronic periodontitis chronic inflammatory process that affects the tissues that surround and support the teeth

Chronic periodontitis is a common disease of the oral cavity consisting of chronic inflammation of the periodontal tissues that is caused by the accumulation of profuse amounts of dental plaque. Periodontitis initially begins as gingivitis and can progress onto chronic and subsequent aggressive periodontitis according to the 1999 classification. Diagnosing chronic periodontitis is important in its early stages to prevent severe and irreversable damage to the protective and supportive structures of the tooth. However, due to chronic periodontitis being a painless progressing disease, few patients will seek dental care in the early stages. Mild to moderate chronic periodontitis can be managed by proper mechanical removal of the biofilm and calculus subgingivally. Full and effective oral hygiene and regular 3 monthly periodontal checkups are important for maintaining the stability of the disease.

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References

  1. AAP In-Service Exam, 2008-B37