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Development of a Quantitative Detection System for Porphyromonas gingivalis Based on Immunochromatography.

Dentistry journal · Kobayashi K, Yamasaki R, Usui M, Morita M, Inoue M, Nagai-Yoshioka Y, Iwasaki M, Nakashima K, Nisihara T, Ariyoshi W · 2026-07-09

Researchers created an immunochromatography test that detects *Porphyromonas gingivalis* in under 10 minutes with good sensitivity and precision, though blood in samples reduced visual accuracy. The system could potentially be used chairside to help diagnose periodontitis.

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