Menopause and Oral Microbiome

"Probing pocket depth will be defined as the distance in millimeters from the gingival margin to the base of the gingival sulcus measured using a manual probe (Michigan 0 probe with Williams Markings) in all the teeth present except for third molars. Similarly, clinical attachment level (CAL) will be measured as distance from cementoenamel junction to the base of pocket and will be recorded manually to the nearest millimeter marking on probe.~1 mililiter of saliva will be obtained by each participant. Subgingival dental plaque will be collected with sterile endodontic paperpoints from mesial sides of each natural teeth without a prostethic restoration. Serum samples will be also collected at the time of visit."