Emerging role of bacteria in oral carcinogenesis:

A review with special reference to perio-pathogenic bacteria

Source: Journal of Oral Microbiology (2016)

Oral cancer, primarily oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), continues to be a major global health problem with high incidence and low survival rates. While the major risk factors for this malignancy, mostly lifestyle related, have been identified, around 15% of oral cancer cases remain unexplained.

Emerging role of bacteria in oral carcinogenesis a review with special reference to perio

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