Effects of Experimental Agents Containing Tannic Acid or Chitosan on the Bacterial Biofilm Formation in Situ

Chitosan and tannic acid are known for their antibacterial properties. In the present in-situ study, their antibacterial and anti-adherent effects on biofilm formation on enamel were investigated. Six subjects carried upper jaw splints with bovine enamel specimens, allowing in-situ biofilm formation...

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Main Authors: Anton Schestakow, Matthias Hannig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/10/9/1315