The cariogenic dental biofilm: good, bad or just something to control?

This paper discusses the role of dental biofilm and adjunctive therapies in the management of dental caries. Dental biofilm is a site of bacterial proliferation and growth, in addition to being a location of acid production. It also serves as a reservoir for calcium exchange between the tooth and sa...

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Main Authors: Mark Steven Wolff, Charlie Larson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica 2009-06-01
Series:Brazilian Oral Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-83242009000500006

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