Cariogenic Biofilms: Development, Properties, and Biomimetic Preventive Agents

• Main Authors: Frederic Meyer (Author), Joachim Enax (Author), Matthias Epple (Author), Bennett T. Amaechi (Author), Barbara Simader (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Oral biofilms will build up within minutes after cleaning of the dental hard tissues. While the application of remineralizing agents is a well-known approach to prevent dental caries, modern oral care products offer also additional active agents to maintain oral health. Human saliva contains many di...