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[Influence of saliva on plaque development]
1Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA).
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|March 1, 1991
Summary
Salivary proteins prevent bacterial adherence by aggregating microbes in saliva. This aggregation reduces bacterial colonization on teeth, as protein composition varies individually.
Area of Science:
- Oral biology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry