Microbial biofilms in the oral cavity are involved in the etiology of various oral conditions, including caries, periodontal and endodontic diseases, oral malodor, denture stomatitis, candidiasis and dental implant failures. It is generally recognized that the growth of bacteria in biofilms imparts a substantial decrease in susceptibility to antimicrobial agents compared with cultures grown in suspension . It is therefore not surprising that bacteria growing in dental plaque, a naturally occurring biofilm, display increased resistance to antimicrobial agents. Current treatment techniques...
Microbial biofilms in the oral cavity are involved in the etiology of various oral conditions, including caries, periodontal and endodontic diseases, ...
It has rightly been said, that the only thing that remains constant in this world is change. Since the advent of time, and particularly since the dawn of the 20th century, man has been faced with the opportunity to change and improve upon pre-existing ideas and inventions in order to progress and evolve. The field of Dental Materials has not been exempt from this challenge, and this is best reflected by the evolution seen in Dentine Bonding Agents. However, change for its own sake is unwise and unnecessary. Is it prudent to tamper with a current system if it functions adequately? In order to...
It has rightly been said, that the only thing that remains constant in this world is change. Since the advent of time, and particularly since the dawn...
