Microbial Mechanisms of Dental Caries and Approaches to Its Treatment
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Dental caries, a prevalent infectious disease, results from the complex interplay between oral bacteria, fermentable carbohydrates, and host factors. This review examines the microbial mechanisms underlying caries initiation and progression, focusing on the role of key cariogenic bacteria, their virulence factors, and the impact of the oral microbiome.
Source: Cuestiones de Fisioterapia
DOI: 10.48047/qrfx0z91
Language: English
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4407828164
