periodontopathogenic

English

Etymology

From periodonto- +‎ pathogenic.

Adjective

periodontopathogenic (not comparable)

1. pathogenic to the supporting structures of teeth
   • 2015 November 19, “Black Tea Extract and Its Theaflavin Derivatives Inhibit the Growth of Periodontopathogens and Modulate Interleukin-8 and β-Defensin Secretion in Oral Epithelial Cells”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     Among the periodontopathogenic bacteria tested, Porphyromonas gingivalis was found to be highly susceptible to the black tea extract and theaflavins.