Streptococcus mutans, Caries and Simulation Models

Dental caries and dental plaque are among the most common diseases worldwide, and are caused by a mixture of microorganisms and food debris. Specific types of acid-producing bacteria, especially Streptococcus mutans, colonize the dental surface and cause damage to the hard tooth structure in the pre...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Forssten, Sofia D., Björklund, Marika, Ouwehand, Arthur C.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Molecular Diversity Preservation International 2010
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257652/