Microscopic Detection of Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax in Saliva and Subgingival Plaque Across Periodontal Health, Gingivitis, and Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background/Objectives: The oral protozoa Entamoeba gingivalis (E. gingivalis) and Trichomonas tenax (T. tenax) have been implicated in periodontal disease, yet their relationship to clinical periodontal status remains unresolved. This study examined their detection frequency by light microscopy across periodontally hea...