Biofilms: A microbial home.
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This essay provides a detailed insight into properties, mechanisms of etiopathogenesis, detection and removal of microbial biofilms in relation to caries and periodontal disease.Abstract:
Microbial biofilms are mainly implicated in etiopathogenesis of caries and periodontal disease Owing to its properties, these pose great challenges Continuous and regular disruption of these biofilms is imperative for prevention and management of oral diseases This essay provides a detailed insight into properties, mechanisms of etiopathogenesis, detection and removal of these microbial biofilmsread more
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