A comparison of culture and PCR methods for identification of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans isolated from acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
Objective: To determine Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (A.actinomycetemcomitans) isolated from periodontal patients and healthy subjects using culture and PCR methods.Methods: Duplicate paper point needles were taken from 100 samples (50 healthy subjects and 50 patients), who referred to the specialized dental clinic from Oct.2015 to Mar.201