The objective of this short review is to revisit the collagen destruction mechanisms associated with periodontal health and disease. It is important to differentiate between physiologic remodeling and bacterial enzymatic degradation in diseased periodontal tissues in order to understand the contribution of various factors assisting periodontal therapy.
Cite this article as: Kolamala N, Chava VK. Collagen degradation in periodontal health and disease: A brief review. Essent Dent.2023;2(1):39-44.