Characterization of bacteriophage communities and CRISPR profiles from dental plaque. [PDF]
, 2014 BackgroundDental plaque is home to a diverse and complex community of bacteria, but has generally been believed to be inhabited by relatively few viruses.
Abeles, Shira R +4 more
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Assessing the association between oral hygiene and preterm birth by quantitative light-induced fluorescence [PDF]
, 2014 The aim of this study was to investigate the purported link between oral hygiene and preterm birth by using image analysis tools to quantify dental plaque biofilm.
Adeyemi, Adejumoke A. +7 more
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Tongue Microbiota Composition and Dental Caries Experience in Primary School Children
mSphere, 2021 Dental caries is now considered to be caused by acids produced by the overall dental plaque microbiota rather than by specific pathogens. This study focused on the relationship between dental caries experience and the variations in tongue microbiota ...
Daixi Zhang +6 more
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Dental Caries, and Supragingival Plaque and Calculus among Students, Tanga, Tanzania. [PDF]
, 2012 The prevalence of dental caries and supragingival plaque and calculus in 785 secondary schools students was assessed. More than half (53.6%) of the students were caries-free, and the majority of those with dental caries experience were aged 14-17 (68.1%)
Carneiro, L C, Kabulwa, M N
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Jurnal Profesi Medika, 2015 Dental plaque is formed by colony of bacteria attached to the tooth’s smooth surface. Plaque on the tooth caused by the type of food consumed and the activity of thousands of microorganisms.
Meiskha Bahar, Pertiwi Sudomo
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Metagenomic Characterisation of Microorganisms in the Dental Plaque- A Pilot Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2022 Introduction: Progression of dental plaque gives rise to periodontal disease. The oral cavity has a diverse flora of microorganisms and caries is often caused by members of the oral microbiome.
Ashok Veni Baskaran +2 more
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A Systematic Review of Dental Disease in Patients Undergoing Cancer Therapy [PDF]
, 2010 Introduction: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the literature and update our current understanding of the impact of present cancer therapies on the dental apparatus (teeth and periodontium) since the 1989 NIH Development Consensus ...
Brian D. Hodgson +8 more
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Evaluation of the efficiency of cleaning dental plaque on titanium using a cavitating jet
Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering, 2014 Dental plaque, which adheres to the surfaces of dental implants and remains in the gingival crevices, can cause peri-implantitis, which is similar to periodontal disease; consequently, cleaning the dental plaque from these surfaces is very important.
Mariko KIKUCHI +4 more
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Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 2016 Context: Dental plaque is considered one of the most important etiological factors for dental caries. Nitrate and Nitrite levels in saliva are considered protective against oral and gastrointestinal disease.
Sawinderjit Saini +2 more
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Automated classification of dual channel dental imaging of auto-fluorescence and white lightby convolutional neural networks [PDF]
Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences, 2020 Prevention is the most effective way to reduce dental caries. In order to provide a simple way to achieve oral healthcare direction in daily life, dual Channel, portable dental Imaging system that combine white light with autofluorescence techniques was ...
Cheng Wang +6 more
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