Immunological And Inflammatory Aspects Of Periodontal Disease

Course overview

This course reviews key elements of immunity, the antigen-antibody reaction, the types of hypersensitivity reactions, and the role the immune system plays in the inflammatory process. The significance of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, endotoxin, and exotoxin is discussed relevant to periodontal inflammation. Summarized are the host pathways of periodontal destruction and current research efforts against these bone resorbing factors in periodontal disease.