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Oral Biofilm Formation on Different Materials for Dental Implants
Published on: June 24, 2018
[Mechanism and risk factors of oral biofilm formation]
Ewa Pasich1, Maria Walczewska, Adam Pasich
1Prywatna Praktyka Stomatologiczna w Andrychowie.
Abstract:
Recent microbiological investigations completely changed our understanding of the role of biofilm in the formation of the mucosal immune barrier and in pathogenesis of chronic inflammation of bacterial etiology. It is now clear that formation of bacterial biofilm on dental surfaces is characteristic for existence of oral microbial communities. It has also been proved that uncontrolled biofilms on dental tissues, as well as on different biomaterials (e.g. orthodontic appliances), are the main cause of dental diseases such as dental caries and periodontitis. The aim of this paper is to explain mechanisms and consequences of orthodontic biofilm formation. We will discuss current opinions on the influence of different biomaterials employed for orthodontic treatment in biofilm formation and new strategies employed in prevention and elimination of oral biofilm ("dental plaque").
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