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Identification of early microbial colonizers in human dental biofilm

Journal of Applied Microbiology · 2004 · Vol. 97(6) · pp. 1311–1318
J. LiEva J. HelmerhorstC. W. LeoneRobert F. TroxlerT. YaskellA. D. HaffajeeS. S. SocranskyFrank G. Oppenheim

Abstract

The early colonizers of dental plaque are of great importance in the succession stages of biofilm formation and its overall effect on the oral health of the host.

MeSH terms

ActinomycesAdultBacterial AdhesionFemaleHumansMaleNucleic Acid HybridizationSalivaStreptococcusColony Count, MicrobialReproducibility of ResultsBiofilmsDental Pellicle

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