Publications by authors named "A Shivachandran"
Article Synopsis
- * Researchers collected 24 dental samples, used DNA isolation and shotgun metagenomic sequencing, revealing 31 enzyme types that convert primary metabolites into acids.
- * Results showed a higher prevalence of acid-producing bacteria in samples, emphasizing their significant role in dental caries and suggesting that reducing acid production could help prevent tooth decay.
Objective: The objective of this review is to examine the relationship between oral diseases and respiratory health, investigating how oral microbiome disruptions contribute to respiratory tract infections. Additionally, it aims to explore the impact of respiratory disease symptoms and treatments on the oral microbiome.
Data Sources: The literature utilized in this review was sourced from studies focusing on the correlation between oral health and respiratory infections, spanning a period of 40 years.