Overview. Microbial biofilms are complex communities of bacteria and are common in the
human body and in the environment. In recent years, dental plaque has been identified as a …

Background This article provides an overview of the history of oral microbiology, a
discussion of dental plaque as both a microbial community and a biofilm, and a review of the …

Frequently, periodontal health and it's associated oral biofilm has not been addressed in
those patients who have systemic health issues, especially those who are not responding to …

Dental plaque is an archetypical biofilm composed of a complex microbial community. It is
the aetiological agent for major dental diseases such as dental caries and periodontal …

Purpose: Oral biofilms harbor several hundreds of species of bacteria as well as
spirochetes, protozoa, fungi and viruses. The composition of the oral biofilm varies from …

Biofilms play an important role in the development and pathogenesis of many chronic
infections. Oral biofilms, more commonly known as dental plaque, are a primary cause of …

Dental researchers have attempted to understand the microbial nature of oral diseases over
the past 120 years. Their view of plaque and its constituent microorganisms has shifted from …

Teeth are colonized by oral bacteria from saliva containing more than 700 different bacterial
species. If removed regularly, the dental biofilm mainly comprises oral streptococci and is …

Our understanding of dental plaque biofilm has evolved since the nonspecific plaque
hypothesis that considered plaque as a nonspecific mass of native microorganisms that …

The prevention of dental caries and periodontal diseases is targeted at the control of dental
plaque. In this context, chemical agents could represent a valuable complement to …