The new periodontitis vaccine triggers an immune response in the body that prevents the pathogenic bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis from colonising the small area between the tooth root and the gum.

Watch a short animation demonstrating how the vaccine works  [flash format, 1.5 mins, 3.74mb]

 Watch dentists and patients discuss what the new treatment will mean for them.

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