The PerioTrap® Knowledge Magazine

The oral microbiome

Your fellow inhabitants in your mouth: The fascinating microbiome.

Antibiotika – hilfreich, aber nicht harmlos
Antibiotics – helpful, but not harmless
Antibiotics have saved countless lives – but they are not a cure-all. Their use comes with side effects, and more and more bacteria are developing resistance. In this article, you'll... Read more...
Mikrobiom-Modulation statt Keim-Keule: Ein neuer Weg für gesunde Zähne und Zahnfleisch
Microbiome modulation instead of germ slashing: A new path to healthy teeth and gums
Many toothpastes and mouthwashes promise to "kill 99% of all bacteria." Sounds good—but it isn't necessarily true. Your mouth is an ecosystem, and killing everything also destroys what protects it.... Read more...
Der unsichtbare Schuldige: Porphyromonas gingivalis verstehen
The invisible culprit: Understanding Porphyromonas gingivalis
Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) is a tiny but powerful bacterium. It lives in dental plaque and is considered a keystone pathogen – a major player that can disrupt the entire... Read more...
Biofilm verstehen – Warum Plaque so hartnäckig ist
Understanding biofilm – Why plaque is so persistent
Have you ever thought about what's teeming on your teeth? Plaque, also known as dental biofilm, is much more than just a bit of dirt. It's a living biofilm –... Read more...
Gute Bakterien, schlechte Bakterien – warum jeder Mund Mitbewohner braucht
Good bacteria, bad bacteria – why your mouth needs roommates
Millions of bacteria live in your mouth – and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Some of them are true "bodyguards" for your oral health, while others can promote inflammation... Read more...