Advancement of the 10-species subgingival Zurich Biofilm model by examining different nutritional conditions and defining the structure of the <it>in vitro</it> biofilms

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Periodontitis is caused by a highly complex consortium of bacteria that establishes as biofilms in subgingival pockets. It is a disease that occurs worldwide and its consequences are a major health concern. Investigations <it>i...

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Main Authors: Ammann Thomas W, Gmür Rudolf, Thurnheer Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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IF
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/227