25 research outputs found
Adsorption of Streptococcus mutans on Chemically Treated Hydroxyapatite
Adsorption of Streptococcus mutans on hydroxyapatite and chemically treated hydroxyapatite was studied. Zeta potentials of the surfaces were measured. Chemically treated hydroxyapatite gave higher ζ potentials and lower S mutans adsorption.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/67845/2/10.1177_00220345780570091601.pd
Parameters of tooth mobility in cases of normal function and functional disorders of the masticatory system
Reproducibility of bleeding tendency measurements and the reproducibility of mouth bleeding scores for the individual patient
The clinical success and periodontal evaluation of patients rehabilitated with light-cured obturators
Clinical and Microbiological Aspects of Chemotherapeutic Agents Used According to the Specific Plaque Hypothesis
Certain forms of dental decay and periodontal disease appear to be due to specific bacterial infections following overgrowth of certain indigenous plaque bacteria, i.e., the specific plaque hypothesis. If so, then antimicrobial treatment based on a diagnosis of elevated levels or proportions of these organisms should be considered. Such treatment cannot be administered according to concepts of the non-specific plaque hypothesis. A treatment philosophy is presented which is based upon considerations long established in medical infections following overgrowth of certain indigenous plaque bacteria, i.e., the specific plaque hypo-microbial to the site of the infection for periods long enough to suppress or destroy the pathogenic agent. Examples of this treatment philosophy are given.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/67817/2/10.1177_00220345790580120905.pd