West China Journal of Stomatology ›› 2020, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (5): 576-582.doi: 10.7518/hxkq.2020.05.018

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Research progress in the relationship between Veillonella and oral diseases

Luo Yuxue(), Sun Manlin, Shi Peilei, Liu Pan, Chen Yiyin, Peng Xian()   

  1. State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Dental Basic Medicine, West China School of Stomatology, Chengdu 610041, China
  • Received:2019-12-01 Revised:2020-06-04 Online:2020-10-01 Published:2020-10-14
  • Contact: Peng Xian E-mail:2015151642073@stu.scu.edu.cn;pengx@scu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    The National Natural Science Foundation of China(81700963);Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2018JY0561)

Abstract:

Veillonella species, known as the early colonizer of oral biofilm, are prevalent in oral microbiota. Seven Veillonella species have been isolated from oral cavity. Their distribution varies not only with different people but also with different sites in the oral cavity. Oral Veillonella are associated with oral diseases. They contribute to the adhesion of Streptococcus mutans and consume the lactate generated by streptococci. Veillonella species play an important role in the occurrence and development of periodontal diseases by providing adhesion sites for Porphyromonas gingivalis and boosting immune responses. The production of lipopolysaccharide and H2S is related to other oral diseases, such as pulpitis, periapical periodontitis, and halitosis. Several studies have been conducted on the relationship between Veillonella and oral diseases and the interaction between Veillonella and other pathological microorganisms, but limited knowledge is available at the molecular level. This article reviews the research progress in the relationship between Veillonella and oral infectious diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal diseases.

Key words: Veillonella, dental caries, periodontal diseases, oral diseases

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