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  Antibiotic Resistance Studies in Streptococcus mutans Isolated from Dental Plaque Samples

  By Varshini Rana, Albin Joseph, Sneha Saragadam, Dhamodhar P.

  Abstract: Dental plaque is an archetypical biofilm composed of a complex microbial community. It is the etiological agent for major dental diseases such as dental caries and periodontal disease. Streptococcus mutans has been heavily implicated in dental plaque formation. The control of plaque can be achieved by mechanical oral hygiene procedures. However, in many cases, that is not enough to completely get rid of the biofilm. The addition of antiplaque or …

  Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 64–72 Read article →