Dental plaque as a biofilm - a risk in oral cavity and methods to prevent

Bacteria living constantly in the oral cavity are in the form of a biofilm. The biofilm formed on a solid base such as the enamel of the teeth, fillings, restorations, orthodontic appliances or obturators is dental plaque. Disturbance of homeostasis of biofilm, excessive growth or increase in the nu...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Renata Chałas, Ilona Wójcik-Chęcińska, Michał J. Woźniak, Justyna Grzonka, Wojciech Święszkowski, Krzysztof J. Kurzydłowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Index Copernicus International S.A. 2015-10-01
Series:Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
Subjects:
Online Access:http://phmd.pl/gicid/01.3001.0009.6583