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Methanogenic bacteria from human dental plaque.

N Belay1, R Johnson, B S Rajagopal

  • 1Department of Microbiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242.

Applied and Environmental Microbiology
|February 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Methanogenic bacteria, often found in the gut, were detected in human dental plaque of patients with periodontal disease. These oral methanogens show antigenic similarities to intestinal species.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Oral Health
  • Periodontology

Background:

  • Methanogenic archaea are primarily known inhabitants of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • The presence and role of methanogens in the oral cavity, particularly in the context of periodontal disease, remain less understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the occurrence of methanogenic bacteria in human dental plaque.
  • To characterize the identified oral methanogens and compare them to known species.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 54 human dental plaque samples from 36 patients.
  • Use of H2/CO2-using enrichment cultures to detect methanogens.
  • Morphological, antigenic, and culturing techniques for characterization.

Main Results:

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  • Twenty of 54 samples yielded methanogenic enrichment cultures.
  • All positive samples were from patients with periodontal disease.
  • Predominant oral methanogens were morphologically similar to Methanobrevibacter spp., with some strains antigenically related to Methanobrevibacter smithii and Methanosphaera stadtmanae.

Conclusions:

  • Methanogenic bacteria are present in human dental plaque, particularly in individuals with periodontal disease.
  • Oral methanogens share antigenic similarities with intestinal methanogens, suggesting a potential link or common origin.