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. 2011 Apr;15(2):111-4.
doi: 10.4103/0972-124X.84377.

Biofilms: A microbial home

Rita Chandki  1 , Priyank Banthia, Ruchi Banthia
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Biofilms: A microbial home

Rita Chandki et al. J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2011 Apr.

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 biofilms.

Keywords: Biofilm; microbes; periodontal disease.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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Showing growth of biofilm
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Showing microbiology of biofilms
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