The use of in vitro model systems to study dental biofilms associated with caries: a short review
A dental biofilm forms a distinct environment where microorganisms live in a matrix of extracellular polysaccharides. The biofilm favors certain bacteria and creates a habitat that functions differently compared to planktonic bacteria. Reproducible model systems which help to address various questio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Oral Microbiology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.journaloforalmicrobiology.net/index.php/jom/article/view/26149/38768 |