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Oral Biofilm Analysis of Palatal Expanders by Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy
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Dental waterlines and biofilm--searching for solutions
Shannon E Mills1, Richard I Karpay
1United States Air Force Dental Corps, Washington, DC, USA.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|June 6, 2003
Abstract:
This article reviews the nature of aquatic biofilms in dental waterlines and their effect on the quality of water used in dental treatment. Also addressed is the current state of knowledge about the health consequences of microbial contamination of dental treatment water and the evidence basis for various treatment options. The rationale for treatment of dental water systems and criteria for selection of products are discussed.
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