Saliva as a Potential Diagnostic Tool to Evaluate Relationship between Oral Microbiome and Potentially Malignant Disorders for Prevention of Malignant Transformation

Document Type : Research Articles

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1 Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

2 Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India.

3 Department of Prosthodontics, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India.

4 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India.

5 Department of Public Health Dentistry, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Abstract

Objective: The current research was conducted with an aim to assess the association of oral microbiome with Potentially malignant disorders (PMDs) because usage of tobacco in any form alters the normal microbiome and shifts it towards dysbiosis. Thus, our definitive knowledge of the oral commensal bacteria and oral cancer link can definitely be used as a potential adjunct to early diagnosis and management of PMDs and prevent it’s malignant transformation. Study Design: A total of 100 individuals of minimum 18 years of age were included in the study which, were classified into 2 groups of tobacco users (50) and non-tobacco users (50). The tobacco users had a history of tobacco consumption for at least 5 years. Results: The present study, showed highest percentage (72%) of anaerobic bacteria, followed by aerobic (22%) and lowest count of yeast (4%). Conclusion: The ecological shift to dysbiosis is a significant finding in oral carcinogenesis. Further investigation on a larger group of altered microbiomes will definitely help in establishing relationship of altered microbiome and PMDs, which can help in appropriate treatment and better prognosis.

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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
Volume 22, Issue 1
January 2021
Pages 125-129

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History

  • Receive Date: 10 September 2020
  • Revise Date: 06 December 2020
  • Accept Date: 09 January 2021

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