Mark Ide

Professor/Honorary Consultant in Periodontology

New Insights into the Pathogenesis of Periodontal Diseases

Microbial consortia in dental plaque have become the most characterized microbial communities in humans. Characterization of subgingival microbiota identified more than 500 species, some of which were...

Managing the consequences of periodontal diseases/treatment: gingival recession

Gingival recession has a complex and multifactorial aetiology. If left to progress, its sequelae can include dentine hypersensitivity, tooth abrasion, carious root lesions and patient-related...