Non-lethal control of the cariogenic potential of an agent-based model for dental plaque.

Dental caries or tooth decay is a prevalent global disease whose causative agent is the oral biofilm known as plaque. According to the ecological plaque hypothesis, this biofilm becomes pathogenic when external challenges drive it towards a state with a high proportion of acid-producing bacteria. De...

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Main Authors: David A Head, Phil D Marsh, Deirdre A Devine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4140729?pdf=render