Presented By
Dr.Fariya Ashraf
Dept of Periodontology and
Oral Implantogy
Introduction
Advanced microbiological
diagnostic aids
Bacterial culturing
Direct microscopy
Immunodiagnostic methods
Enzymatic methods
 New molecular technologies-
DNA probes & PCR
 Chair side diagnostic kits
 Conclusion
 Reference
Over 300 bacterial species are recognized as being present in the human oral cavity.
Only few species are associated with disease…
Moore WEC, Moore LVH. The bacteria of periodontal diseases. Periodontol 2000 1994: 5: 66-77.
Periodontitis, an infectious disease caused by bacteria, brings about destructive changes
leading to loss of bone and connective tissue attachment (Williams, 1990).
Several oral bacteria are considered to be possible pathogens in periodontitis (Darveau et al.,
1997)
INTRODUCTION
 According to criteria described by Socransky
1) Strong evidence for Aa, Pg, Tf
2) Moderate evidence for campylobacter rectus, eubacterium
nodatum, fusobacterium nucleatum, peptostreptococcus
micros, prevotella intermedia, prevotella nigrescens,
streptococcus intermedius, and spirochetes such as
treponema denticola
1) To identify putative pathogens
2) To serve as indicators of disease initiation and
progression and healing
3) To determine which periodontal sites are at higher risk
for active destruction
4) To monitor periodontal therapy
5) To aid in treatment planning
Culture
method
Microscopic
Methods
Enzymatic
method
Immunodiagnostic
method
Diagnostic Assays
based upon
molecular biology
technique
Microbiological Examination Methods for
Periodontal Diseases
Considered as a “Reference method/Gold standard” when determining
the performance of new microbiological diagnostic aids
BACTERIAL CULTURING
Originally used by Louis Pasteur. He used urine and
meat broth. First solid medium...cooked cut potato
used by Robert Koch
SOLID MEDIUM SEMI SOLID
MEDIUM
LIQUID MEDIUM
Steps
involved
Specimen
collection
Transport
Inoculation
Incubation of
growth media
Identification of
the isolated
organisms.
DISADVANTAGES
-Can grow live bacteria only
-Requires strict sampling & transport conditions
-Some pathogens are fastidious & difficult to grow.
-Low senstivity
-Time consuming & expensive
ADVANTAGES
-Can obtain relative & absolute
counts of cultured species.
-It is the only in vitro method to
assess antibiotic susceptibility of
microbes.
PHASE CONTRAST MICROSCOPY
‘Darkfield or phase contrast
microscopy’ –
alternative to culture methods.
Dark Field Microscopy is a technique used to
observe unstained samples causing them to
appear brightly lit against a dark, almost
purely black, background.
To view a specimen in dark field, an opaque disc is placed
underneath the condenser lens, so that only
Light that is scattered by objects on the slide can reach
the eye .
Instead of coming up through the specimen, the light is
reflected by particles on the slide.
Everything is visible regardless of color, usually bright white
against a dark background
Ability to directly and rapidly assess the morphology and motility of bacteria in a
plaque sample
Advantages
• Directly and rapidly assess the
morphology and motility of
bacteria
• Used to indicate periodontal
disease status and to structure
maintenance programs.
Disadvantages
• Unable to identify non motile
pathogens
• Unable to differentiate among
the various species of
Treponema.
Antibody
that recognize
specific bacterial antigen
The organism unable
to cultivate on
artificial media.
The organism failed to
survive transport to
the laboratory
To detect individual
bacterial species
To detect presence &
relative proportions
of selected bacterial
species.
INDICATIONS FOR IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC
METHOD
• Used to detect bacterial species that are genetically distinct. They help in
identifying target bacteria.
• Immuno fluorescence is a process in which dyes called fluorochromes are exposed
to UV, violet, or blue light to make them fluorescence or emit visible light.
Two types
DIRECT IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE
INDIRECT IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE
PROCEDURE
SAMPLE PREPARATION
TRANSFER
• Can be used for identification of bacteria,
viruses or other antigens
• Pathogens can be identified and quantified
by this method by visualizing under a
microscope
Indirect IFA employs a secondary fluorescein –
conjugated antibody that reacts with the primary
antigen – antibody complex.
Mainly detect :A.actinomycetemocomitans and
P. gingivalis.
Zambon et al. (1985) showed this
technique was comparable with
bacterial culture in its ability to
identify Aa and Pg in subgingival
plaque sample.
Comparative studies indicate that the
sensitivity of these assays ranges from
82% to 100% - A. a
91% to 100% for P. gingivalis.
specificity values of 88% - 92% -A.a
87% - 89% - P.g respectively.
(Zambon 1985, Zambon et al. 1985, 1986)
IFA demonstrated –
a higher sensitivity when
compared with culture,
probably because of a
lower detection limit.
• Used for rapid identification of oral bacteria
• Highly sophisticated instrument
• Very costly
• Radio isotopes used as labels
• Binder-ligand assay
• Substance whose concentration is to be determined is termed as analyte or ligand
• The binding protein which binds to the ligand is called the binder
Can be used for quantitation of hormones, drugs, tumour markers, viral
antigens and IgE
• Enzymes used as labels
• Very versatile, sensitive, simple and economic procedure
• Absence of radiation hazard
• Test kits available
• Two basic types 1)homogeneous
2)heterogeneous
HOMOGENOUS EIA
 No need to separate the bound and free fractions
 The test can be completed in one step with all the reagents added
simultaneously
 Used only for haptens such as drugs
 Eg-Enzyme multiplied immunoassay technique (EMIT) to detect drug
molecules like opiates, cocaine, barbiturates, amphetamine in serum
HETEROGENOUS EIA
 Requires separation of free and bound fractions either by
centrifugation or by absorption on solid surfaces and washing.
 Multistep procedure
 Reagents added sequentially
 Eg- enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Performing an ELISA involves at least one antibody with
specificity for a particular antigen.
These methods have shown a
higher sensitivity and specificity
than bacterial culturing for the
detection of target microorganisms
(Aa, Pg and Tf)
ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY/ELISA
TYPES OF ELISA
1. Non Competitive
Direct ELISA
Indirect ELISA
Sandwich ELISA
2. Competitive and Inhibition ELISA
Indirect ELISA
Sandwich ELISA
Competitive ELISA
The aim of the present study was to investigate
the association between the serum and
salivary antibody levels to A.
actinomycetemcomitans and therefore, to find
whether this association was varying in
different grades of periodontitis.
Total of 50 periodontally healthy and 50
chronic periodontitis subjects (35–65 years) of
both sexes were included for the study.
• To detect microbial and viral infections, autoimmune diseases, hormones,
drugs or serum proteins by agglutination reaction of antigen-antibody.
AGGLUTINATION
Slide agglutination Latex agglutination DIRECT
INDIRECT
REVERSE PASSIVE
Diagnostic assays based on molecular biology techniques
Probes consists of single stranded nucleic acid, from a specific microorganism
artificially synthesized and labelled for its detection when placed with a plaque sample.
– May target whole genomic DNA or individual genes.
– Types :
Labeled
DNA probes
Cloned probe/
recombinant
probe
Oligonucleotide
probe
Riboprobes or
labeled RNA
probes
nucleic Acid Probe Technology
Whole genomic
probes: more likely to
cross- react with non
target
microorganisms due
to presence of
homologous
sequences between
different bacterial
species
• Used for the
detection of A.a,
Pg, Pi and Td
Cloned probe
/recombinant
probe
• Sequence of
interest & ability
to propagate
bacteria forms
recombined
molecule
Oligonucleotide
probes :
Short stretches of
single stranded
DNA orRNA
Display limited or
no cross –
reactivity with non-
target
microorganisms.
Riboprobes or labeled
RNA probes
• Are made using
invitro transcription
systems
• 16s rRNA genes
contain both regions
shared by different
bacteria and short
stretches of variable
regions shared only
by specific
organisms of the
same species or
genus.
PROCESSING
The radioactive labels
create spots on the film,
which are read with a
densitometer.
The darkness and size of
the spots indicate the
concentration of the
organisms present in the
given plaque sample
If complementary base
pairs hybridize (cross-link),
the radiolabeled strands
will also be fixed to the
filter paper.
After the filter is washed to
remove any unhybridized
strands, it is covered with a
radiographic plate.
OMNIGENE (DMDx) IAI PADO TEST 4.5
Commercially available kit - probes for Pg, Aa, Tf, Td, &Pi. [Eick S Pfischer 2002]
MicroDent
Savitt et al 1988, compared the DNA probe with culture
method for the detection of A.a, Pg and Pi and reported
100% effectivness in their detection.
These DNA fragment patterns constitute a specific “fingerprint” to characterize each strain
The genetic heterogeneity and homogeneity of strains can then be evaluated by comparing the number and
size (electrophoretic pattern) of the DNA fragments obtained.
The DNA fragments generated are separated by electophoresis, stained with ethidium bromide, and
visualized with ultraviolet light.
Endonucleases recognize and cleave double – stranded DNA at specific base pair sequences.
REA is thus – powerful tool for determining the distribution of a specific
pathogenic strain through out a population.
Also used in molecular genetic analysis of diverse oral bacteria like A.a., P.g.,P.i.,
E.c.,F.n.,T.d., and has been very useful in studying the transmission patterns of
putative periodontal pathogens among family members.
The most important contribution of FISH - positive proof that the oral microorganism
community is not randomly distributed but is organized in highly structured biofilms
with a distinct architecture (Zijnge et al., 2010)
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
ADVANTAGES
• Rapid technique
• Efficiency of Hybridization and
deletion is high.
• Sensitivity and specificity is high..
• Cytogenetic data can be obtained from
poor samples that contain too few cells
for routine cytogenetic analysis.
DISADVANTAGES
• Practical performance of FISH
requires an experienced and highly
trained individual.
• Its sensitivity is far below the
sensitivity of PCR in case of analyzes
from primary materials.
• The FISH method is not widely
commercially available.
2018 Journal of the International Clinical Dental Research Organization | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
DNA Checkerboard is an
established technique that gives
a simultaneous and quantitative
analysis of up to 28 plaque
samples against 40 microbial
species (Socransky et al., 1994).
The assay uses whole genomic,
digoxingenin based-labelled
DNA Probes and aids in rapid
processing of large numbers of
plaque samples with multiple
hybridization in a single test.
The DNA probes used are
adjusted to permit the detection
of 104 cells of each species.
This assay has not been
generalized for diagnostic
purpose
CHECKERBOARD DNA-DNA
HYBRIDIZATION TECHNOLOGY
Advantages
• Rapid processing of large no. of plaque sample
• Help in identification of multiple bacterial species.
• Highly specific and don’t need bacterial viability.
• Used for epidemiological research and ecologic studies.
• Entire sample may be employed without dilution or amplification thus overcoming
problems in encountered in PCR amplification procedures
• Recently, checkerboard hybridization has also been used for the quantification of multiple
inflammatory mediators in gingival crevicular fluid samples
Disadvantages
Technique can detect only species for which DNA probes
have been prepared.
Method requires sophisticated equipment & expertise
Used almost universally to study DNA and RNA obtained from a variety of tissue
sourses
POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR)
Has emerged as the most powerful tool for the
amplification of genes and their RNA transcripts
PCR allows large quantities of DNA to be obtained in a simplified and automated
manner
Amplification
Nucleotides
Primers
Template
DNA
DNA
polyme
-rase
PCR COMPONENTS
Average time for each cycle is approximately 4-5 minutes
Post amplification detection
Following PCR, the amplification product can be detected using gel electrophoresis followed by ethidium
bromide staining and visualization with UV transillumination.
Visualization of a band containing DNA fragments of a particular size - indicate –
the presence of the target sequence in the original DNA sample.
Absence of a band- indicate –
the target sequence was not present in the original DNA sample.
– ADVANTAGES -
– PCR has enabled identification of
unculturable bacteria, including
spirochetes, that cannot be grown in
artificial culture.
– PCR helps in monitoring of antibiotic
resistance genes during periodontal
treatment and thus measuring the effect
of antibiotic therapy.
– DISADVANTAGES -
– Highly sensitive
– DNA contamination during processing
is a major problem that will also lead
to false-positive results.
– Approach for the detection of selected bacterial species - to look for
the presence of an enzyme that is unique to one or more of the
clinically relevant species.
ENZYMATIC TESTS
The BANA test was developed by - Dr. Walter Löesche and coworkers at Michigan University,
being the result of more than 15 years of research
Socransky and Haffajee (1987) in their extensive study involving over 10,000 plaque samples taken from
over 100 patients, found the BANA positive species, T. denticola, P. gingivalis, and B. forsythus to have
the highest prevalence and to be present in the highest levels compared to over 40 other plaque species
that were evaluated by DNA probes
Hydrolyzed by a trypsin-like enzyme produced primarily by Treponema
denticola, Bacteroides forsythus and Porphyromonas gingivalis.
BENZOYL ARGININE NAPHTHYLAMIDE
(BANA) TEST
Bretz W, Loesche W. Characteristics of TrypsinLike Activity in Subgingival Plaque Samples,.J. Dent. Res. 1987; 66: 1668-1672
B. forsythus, P. gingivalis, T.denticola, and
Capnocytophaga share a common enzymatic
profile trypsin-like enzyme
This Enzyme activity can be measured with the
hydrolysis of the peptide analog/colorless substrate
N – benzoyl – arginine – 2 naphthylamide (BANA)
Upon hydrolysis, it releases chromophore B-
naphthylamide,
It turns orange red when a drop of fast garnet is
added to the solution
Principle of BANAtest
PERIOSCAN
Diagnostic kit (Perioscan®) has been developed using the BANA hydrolysis
reaction to detect bacterial trypsin like proteases in the dental plaque.
Loesche et al (1999) – proposed the use of BANA reaction in subgingival plaque samples to detect
the presence of any of these periodontal pathogens – serve as a marker of disease activity.
Beck et al (1995) -used BANA test as a risk indicator for periodontal attachment loss suggested that
positive BANA findings - good indication- for presence of T. denticola, P. gingivalis, or both are
present at sampled sites
Positive reaction- Indicator of
presence of pathogens strongly
associated with disease when
compared to culture, which
cannot identify T.d & T.f ,
Rapid & inexpensive method
The BANA enzyme is stable &
can be detected in frozen plaque
samples.
Rapid chairside test with a result
in 15 mins
It does not include inhibitors of
host proteinases which could
contaminate the plaque sample
from saliva & GCF & which also
cleave the BANA substrate
False positive results.
Detects only 3 pathogens.
Inability to determine which of
the 3 bacteria are responsible
for the enzyme production
Does not detect sites undergoing
active destruction
Advantages
Disadvantages
CHAIR SIDE TEST KITS
 This chair side immunoassay detects periodontal pathogens such as Aa, Pg, Pi.
 Principle: linkage between the antigen and a membrane bound antibody to form an
immunocomplex that is later revealed through a colorimetric reaction when a colored enzyme
substrate is added.
The main drawback of this test was that it had only been
designed to detect 3 out of the dozen or so bacterial
species implicated in the pathogenesis of periodontal
disease.
Positive test forms a blue dot on the reagent pad.
Has a detection limit of 105 for Aa and 106 for Pg.
OMNIGENE
These are DNA probe systems for a number of
known periodontopathogen subgingival
bacteria. OmniGene Diagnostics, Inc. has
applied the principles of genetic engineering to
develop species-specific DNA probe tests for
eight periodontal pathogens.
P. gingivalis, P. intermedia, A.
actinomycetemcomitans, F.
nucleatum, E. corrodens, C. rectus,
B. forsythus, and T. denticola
IAI Pado Test 4.5
– With the Pado RNA probe test kit, four
periodontal pathogens can be detected: Aa, Pg,
Tannerella Forsythia, and T. denticola.
– This test basically uses oligonucleotide probes
complementary to conserved fragments of the
16S rRNA gene that encodes the rRNA, which
forms a subunit of the bacterial ribosome.
The detection frequencies found with
this test indicated a low sensitivity of the
Pado Test 4.5 method when compared to
the checkerboard method.
Jervoe-storm et al (2005)
• Real time PCR for quantitative determination of 6
important marker organisms of Periodontitis and
Peri-implantitis (Aa,Pg,Td,Fn,Tf,Pi)
• It combines high specificity with high sensitivity
and a precise quantification.
Various methods for identification of pathogens in periodontal
infections
Grover, V., Kapoor, A., Malhotra, R., & Kaur, G. (2014). Clinical Relevance of the Advanced Microbiologic and Biochemical
Investigations in Periodontal Diagnosis: A Critical Analysis. Journal of Oral Diseases, 2014
 Some retrospective studies, have suggested that microbiological assays might be
predictive of the clinical course of a site at risk for periodontal breakdown.
 According to the authors, ". . .these values defined a site with non-progressing disease
with 87% sensitivity and 84% specificity." However, they did not state what the
corresponding values were for sites with progressing disease. Bragd L et al.1984, Wennström JL
et al.1987
Critical levels of the target species were reported to be > 0.01% for
A.actinomycetemcomitans; > 0.1% for P.gingivalis; and > 2.5% for P.intermedia.
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• Periodontics – Medicine, Surgery and Implants – Rose
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Waste-Contaminated Groundwater of mRNA Transcripts Related to
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Advances in Microbiological diagnosis of Periodontal diseases

Advances in Microbiological diagnosis of Periodontal diseases

  • 1.
    Presented By Dr.Fariya Ashraf Deptof Periodontology and Oral Implantogy
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    Introduction Advanced microbiological diagnostic aids Bacterialculturing Direct microscopy Immunodiagnostic methods Enzymatic methods  New molecular technologies- DNA probes & PCR  Chair side diagnostic kits  Conclusion  Reference
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    Over 300 bacterialspecies are recognized as being present in the human oral cavity. Only few species are associated with disease… Moore WEC, Moore LVH. The bacteria of periodontal diseases. Periodontol 2000 1994: 5: 66-77. Periodontitis, an infectious disease caused by bacteria, brings about destructive changes leading to loss of bone and connective tissue attachment (Williams, 1990). Several oral bacteria are considered to be possible pathogens in periodontitis (Darveau et al., 1997) INTRODUCTION
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     According tocriteria described by Socransky 1) Strong evidence for Aa, Pg, Tf 2) Moderate evidence for campylobacter rectus, eubacterium nodatum, fusobacterium nucleatum, peptostreptococcus micros, prevotella intermedia, prevotella nigrescens, streptococcus intermedius, and spirochetes such as treponema denticola
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    1) To identifyputative pathogens 2) To serve as indicators of disease initiation and progression and healing 3) To determine which periodontal sites are at higher risk for active destruction 4) To monitor periodontal therapy 5) To aid in treatment planning
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    Culture method Microscopic Methods Enzymatic method Immunodiagnostic method Diagnostic Assays based upon molecularbiology technique Microbiological Examination Methods for Periodontal Diseases
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    Considered as a“Reference method/Gold standard” when determining the performance of new microbiological diagnostic aids BACTERIAL CULTURING Originally used by Louis Pasteur. He used urine and meat broth. First solid medium...cooked cut potato used by Robert Koch
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    SOLID MEDIUM SEMISOLID MEDIUM LIQUID MEDIUM
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    DISADVANTAGES -Can grow livebacteria only -Requires strict sampling & transport conditions -Some pathogens are fastidious & difficult to grow. -Low senstivity -Time consuming & expensive ADVANTAGES -Can obtain relative & absolute counts of cultured species. -It is the only in vitro method to assess antibiotic susceptibility of microbes.
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    PHASE CONTRAST MICROSCOPY ‘Darkfieldor phase contrast microscopy’ – alternative to culture methods. Dark Field Microscopy is a technique used to observe unstained samples causing them to appear brightly lit against a dark, almost purely black, background.
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    To view aspecimen in dark field, an opaque disc is placed underneath the condenser lens, so that only Light that is scattered by objects on the slide can reach the eye . Instead of coming up through the specimen, the light is reflected by particles on the slide. Everything is visible regardless of color, usually bright white against a dark background Ability to directly and rapidly assess the morphology and motility of bacteria in a plaque sample
  • 14.
    Advantages • Directly andrapidly assess the morphology and motility of bacteria • Used to indicate periodontal disease status and to structure maintenance programs. Disadvantages • Unable to identify non motile pathogens • Unable to differentiate among the various species of Treponema.
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    The organism unable tocultivate on artificial media. The organism failed to survive transport to the laboratory To detect individual bacterial species To detect presence & relative proportions of selected bacterial species. INDICATIONS FOR IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC METHOD
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    • Used todetect bacterial species that are genetically distinct. They help in identifying target bacteria. • Immuno fluorescence is a process in which dyes called fluorochromes are exposed to UV, violet, or blue light to make them fluorescence or emit visible light. Two types DIRECT IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE INDIRECT IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE
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    • Can beused for identification of bacteria, viruses or other antigens • Pathogens can be identified and quantified by this method by visualizing under a microscope
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    Indirect IFA employsa secondary fluorescein – conjugated antibody that reacts with the primary antigen – antibody complex. Mainly detect :A.actinomycetemocomitans and P. gingivalis.
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    Zambon et al.(1985) showed this technique was comparable with bacterial culture in its ability to identify Aa and Pg in subgingival plaque sample. Comparative studies indicate that the sensitivity of these assays ranges from 82% to 100% - A. a 91% to 100% for P. gingivalis. specificity values of 88% - 92% -A.a 87% - 89% - P.g respectively. (Zambon 1985, Zambon et al. 1985, 1986) IFA demonstrated – a higher sensitivity when compared with culture, probably because of a lower detection limit.
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    • Used forrapid identification of oral bacteria • Highly sophisticated instrument • Very costly
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    • Radio isotopesused as labels • Binder-ligand assay • Substance whose concentration is to be determined is termed as analyte or ligand • The binding protein which binds to the ligand is called the binder Can be used for quantitation of hormones, drugs, tumour markers, viral antigens and IgE
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    • Enzymes usedas labels • Very versatile, sensitive, simple and economic procedure • Absence of radiation hazard • Test kits available • Two basic types 1)homogeneous 2)heterogeneous
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    HOMOGENOUS EIA  Noneed to separate the bound and free fractions  The test can be completed in one step with all the reagents added simultaneously  Used only for haptens such as drugs  Eg-Enzyme multiplied immunoassay technique (EMIT) to detect drug molecules like opiates, cocaine, barbiturates, amphetamine in serum
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    HETEROGENOUS EIA  Requiresseparation of free and bound fractions either by centrifugation or by absorption on solid surfaces and washing.  Multistep procedure  Reagents added sequentially  Eg- enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
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    Performing an ELISAinvolves at least one antibody with specificity for a particular antigen. These methods have shown a higher sensitivity and specificity than bacterial culturing for the detection of target microorganisms (Aa, Pg and Tf) ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY/ELISA TYPES OF ELISA 1. Non Competitive Direct ELISA Indirect ELISA Sandwich ELISA 2. Competitive and Inhibition ELISA
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    The aim ofthe present study was to investigate the association between the serum and salivary antibody levels to A. actinomycetemcomitans and therefore, to find whether this association was varying in different grades of periodontitis. Total of 50 periodontally healthy and 50 chronic periodontitis subjects (35–65 years) of both sexes were included for the study.
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    • To detectmicrobial and viral infections, autoimmune diseases, hormones, drugs or serum proteins by agglutination reaction of antigen-antibody. AGGLUTINATION Slide agglutination Latex agglutination DIRECT INDIRECT REVERSE PASSIVE
  • 41.
    Diagnostic assays basedon molecular biology techniques
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    Probes consists ofsingle stranded nucleic acid, from a specific microorganism artificially synthesized and labelled for its detection when placed with a plaque sample. – May target whole genomic DNA or individual genes. – Types : Labeled DNA probes Cloned probe/ recombinant probe Oligonucleotide probe Riboprobes or labeled RNA probes nucleic Acid Probe Technology
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    Whole genomic probes: morelikely to cross- react with non target microorganisms due to presence of homologous sequences between different bacterial species • Used for the detection of A.a, Pg, Pi and Td Cloned probe /recombinant probe • Sequence of interest & ability to propagate bacteria forms recombined molecule Oligonucleotide probes : Short stretches of single stranded DNA orRNA Display limited or no cross – reactivity with non- target microorganisms. Riboprobes or labeled RNA probes • Are made using invitro transcription systems • 16s rRNA genes contain both regions shared by different bacteria and short stretches of variable regions shared only by specific organisms of the same species or genus.
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    PROCESSING The radioactive labels createspots on the film, which are read with a densitometer. The darkness and size of the spots indicate the concentration of the organisms present in the given plaque sample If complementary base pairs hybridize (cross-link), the radiolabeled strands will also be fixed to the filter paper. After the filter is washed to remove any unhybridized strands, it is covered with a radiographic plate.
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    OMNIGENE (DMDx) IAIPADO TEST 4.5 Commercially available kit - probes for Pg, Aa, Tf, Td, &Pi. [Eick S Pfischer 2002] MicroDent
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    Savitt et al1988, compared the DNA probe with culture method for the detection of A.a, Pg and Pi and reported 100% effectivness in their detection.
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    These DNA fragmentpatterns constitute a specific “fingerprint” to characterize each strain The genetic heterogeneity and homogeneity of strains can then be evaluated by comparing the number and size (electrophoretic pattern) of the DNA fragments obtained. The DNA fragments generated are separated by electophoresis, stained with ethidium bromide, and visualized with ultraviolet light. Endonucleases recognize and cleave double – stranded DNA at specific base pair sequences.
  • 49.
    REA is thus– powerful tool for determining the distribution of a specific pathogenic strain through out a population. Also used in molecular genetic analysis of diverse oral bacteria like A.a., P.g.,P.i., E.c.,F.n.,T.d., and has been very useful in studying the transmission patterns of putative periodontal pathogens among family members.
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    The most importantcontribution of FISH - positive proof that the oral microorganism community is not randomly distributed but is organized in highly structured biofilms with a distinct architecture (Zijnge et al., 2010) Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
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    ADVANTAGES • Rapid technique •Efficiency of Hybridization and deletion is high. • Sensitivity and specificity is high.. • Cytogenetic data can be obtained from poor samples that contain too few cells for routine cytogenetic analysis. DISADVANTAGES • Practical performance of FISH requires an experienced and highly trained individual. • Its sensitivity is far below the sensitivity of PCR in case of analyzes from primary materials. • The FISH method is not widely commercially available.
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    2018 Journal ofthe International Clinical Dental Research Organization | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
  • 55.
    DNA Checkerboard isan established technique that gives a simultaneous and quantitative analysis of up to 28 plaque samples against 40 microbial species (Socransky et al., 1994). The assay uses whole genomic, digoxingenin based-labelled DNA Probes and aids in rapid processing of large numbers of plaque samples with multiple hybridization in a single test. The DNA probes used are adjusted to permit the detection of 104 cells of each species. This assay has not been generalized for diagnostic purpose CHECKERBOARD DNA-DNA HYBRIDIZATION TECHNOLOGY
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    Advantages • Rapid processingof large no. of plaque sample • Help in identification of multiple bacterial species. • Highly specific and don’t need bacterial viability. • Used for epidemiological research and ecologic studies. • Entire sample may be employed without dilution or amplification thus overcoming problems in encountered in PCR amplification procedures • Recently, checkerboard hybridization has also been used for the quantification of multiple inflammatory mediators in gingival crevicular fluid samples Disadvantages Technique can detect only species for which DNA probes have been prepared. Method requires sophisticated equipment & expertise
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    Used almost universallyto study DNA and RNA obtained from a variety of tissue sourses POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR) Has emerged as the most powerful tool for the amplification of genes and their RNA transcripts PCR allows large quantities of DNA to be obtained in a simplified and automated manner
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    Average time foreach cycle is approximately 4-5 minutes
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    Post amplification detection FollowingPCR, the amplification product can be detected using gel electrophoresis followed by ethidium bromide staining and visualization with UV transillumination. Visualization of a band containing DNA fragments of a particular size - indicate – the presence of the target sequence in the original DNA sample. Absence of a band- indicate – the target sequence was not present in the original DNA sample.
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    – ADVANTAGES - –PCR has enabled identification of unculturable bacteria, including spirochetes, that cannot be grown in artificial culture. – PCR helps in monitoring of antibiotic resistance genes during periodontal treatment and thus measuring the effect of antibiotic therapy. – DISADVANTAGES - – Highly sensitive – DNA contamination during processing is a major problem that will also lead to false-positive results.
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    – Approach forthe detection of selected bacterial species - to look for the presence of an enzyme that is unique to one or more of the clinically relevant species. ENZYMATIC TESTS
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    The BANA testwas developed by - Dr. Walter Löesche and coworkers at Michigan University, being the result of more than 15 years of research Socransky and Haffajee (1987) in their extensive study involving over 10,000 plaque samples taken from over 100 patients, found the BANA positive species, T. denticola, P. gingivalis, and B. forsythus to have the highest prevalence and to be present in the highest levels compared to over 40 other plaque species that were evaluated by DNA probes Hydrolyzed by a trypsin-like enzyme produced primarily by Treponema denticola, Bacteroides forsythus and Porphyromonas gingivalis. BENZOYL ARGININE NAPHTHYLAMIDE (BANA) TEST
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    Bretz W, LoescheW. Characteristics of TrypsinLike Activity in Subgingival Plaque Samples,.J. Dent. Res. 1987; 66: 1668-1672 B. forsythus, P. gingivalis, T.denticola, and Capnocytophaga share a common enzymatic profile trypsin-like enzyme This Enzyme activity can be measured with the hydrolysis of the peptide analog/colorless substrate N – benzoyl – arginine – 2 naphthylamide (BANA) Upon hydrolysis, it releases chromophore B- naphthylamide, It turns orange red when a drop of fast garnet is added to the solution Principle of BANAtest
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    PERIOSCAN Diagnostic kit (Perioscan®)has been developed using the BANA hydrolysis reaction to detect bacterial trypsin like proteases in the dental plaque. Loesche et al (1999) – proposed the use of BANA reaction in subgingival plaque samples to detect the presence of any of these periodontal pathogens – serve as a marker of disease activity. Beck et al (1995) -used BANA test as a risk indicator for periodontal attachment loss suggested that positive BANA findings - good indication- for presence of T. denticola, P. gingivalis, or both are present at sampled sites
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    Positive reaction- Indicatorof presence of pathogens strongly associated with disease when compared to culture, which cannot identify T.d & T.f , Rapid & inexpensive method The BANA enzyme is stable & can be detected in frozen plaque samples. Rapid chairside test with a result in 15 mins It does not include inhibitors of host proteinases which could contaminate the plaque sample from saliva & GCF & which also cleave the BANA substrate False positive results. Detects only 3 pathogens. Inability to determine which of the 3 bacteria are responsible for the enzyme production Does not detect sites undergoing active destruction Advantages Disadvantages
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     This chairside immunoassay detects periodontal pathogens such as Aa, Pg, Pi.  Principle: linkage between the antigen and a membrane bound antibody to form an immunocomplex that is later revealed through a colorimetric reaction when a colored enzyme substrate is added. The main drawback of this test was that it had only been designed to detect 3 out of the dozen or so bacterial species implicated in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. Positive test forms a blue dot on the reagent pad. Has a detection limit of 105 for Aa and 106 for Pg.
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    OMNIGENE These are DNAprobe systems for a number of known periodontopathogen subgingival bacteria. OmniGene Diagnostics, Inc. has applied the principles of genetic engineering to develop species-specific DNA probe tests for eight periodontal pathogens. P. gingivalis, P. intermedia, A. actinomycetemcomitans, F. nucleatum, E. corrodens, C. rectus, B. forsythus, and T. denticola
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    IAI Pado Test4.5 – With the Pado RNA probe test kit, four periodontal pathogens can be detected: Aa, Pg, Tannerella Forsythia, and T. denticola. – This test basically uses oligonucleotide probes complementary to conserved fragments of the 16S rRNA gene that encodes the rRNA, which forms a subunit of the bacterial ribosome. The detection frequencies found with this test indicated a low sensitivity of the Pado Test 4.5 method when compared to the checkerboard method.
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    Jervoe-storm et al(2005) • Real time PCR for quantitative determination of 6 important marker organisms of Periodontitis and Peri-implantitis (Aa,Pg,Td,Fn,Tf,Pi) • It combines high specificity with high sensitivity and a precise quantification.
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    Various methods foridentification of pathogens in periodontal infections Grover, V., Kapoor, A., Malhotra, R., & Kaur, G. (2014). Clinical Relevance of the Advanced Microbiologic and Biochemical Investigations in Periodontal Diagnosis: A Critical Analysis. Journal of Oral Diseases, 2014
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     Some retrospectivestudies, have suggested that microbiological assays might be predictive of the clinical course of a site at risk for periodontal breakdown.  According to the authors, ". . .these values defined a site with non-progressing disease with 87% sensitivity and 84% specificity." However, they did not state what the corresponding values were for sites with progressing disease. Bragd L et al.1984, Wennström JL et al.1987 Critical levels of the target species were reported to be > 0.01% for A.actinomycetemcomitans; > 0.1% for P.gingivalis; and > 2.5% for P.intermedia.
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    • Advances inPeriodontics – Wilson, Kornmn & Newmann • Fundamentals of Periodontics- Wilson & Kornmn • Bakermans, C., and E. L. Madsen. 2002. “Detection in Coal Tar Waste-Contaminated Groundwater of mRNA Transcripts Related to Naphthalene Dioxygenase by Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) with Tyramide Signal Amplification (TSA),” Journal of Microbiological Methods 50: 75–84. PMID 11943360. • British Dental Journal; vol 184: 1998.