Dental plaque as a biofilm and a microbial community – implications for treatment

Conclusion An appreciation of ecological principles can lead to new strategies for treatment by identifying and removing the factors that drive dysbiosis, while actively supporting the growth of the natural oral microbiota. Also, the beneficial activities of the resident oral microbiota are retained and the risk of dysbiosis is reduced.
Source: Journal of Oral Biosciences - Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research