Application of D-Amino Acids as Biofilm Dispersing Agent in Dental Unit Waterlines

Aim and Purpose. Biofilms in dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) are extremely difficult to eliminate. Aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a mixture of four D-amino acids on biofilm dispersion in DUWLs. Materials and Methods. A mixture of four D-amino acids (D-methionine, D-tryptophan, D-leu...

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Main Authors: Ruchanee Salingcarnboriboon Ampornaramveth, Nilada Akeatichod, Jesita Lertnukkhid, Nichakorn Songsang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9413925