Interactions between Host and Oral Commensal Microorganisms are Key Events in Health and Disease Status
The oral cavity has sometimes been described as a mirror that reflects a person's health. Systemic diseases such as diabetes or vitamin deficiency may be seen as alterations in the oral mucosa. A variety of external factors cause changes in the oral mucosa, thus altering mucosal structure and f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2002-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2002/580476 |