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Role of Streptococcus mutants Biofilm in Dental Caries

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Dental caries is a common chronic disease affecting tooth of many subjects at different ages due to biofilm-mediated oral bacterial infection. Streptococcus mutans is regarded as a pivotal cariogenic bacterium responsible for dental caries and plaque formation. It produces exopolysaccharides on the surface of the tooth promoting the colonization of cariogenic bacteria and dental biofilm development. Formation of this biofilm can be prevented by using different antimicrobial agents such as BlueM mouthwash, polypyrrole, natural flavonoids, and endocannabinoid anandamide.

Source: Iraqi Journal of Community Medicine

DOI: 10.4103/irjcm.irjcm_43_24

Authors: Ali Ghalib Mutar Mahdi, Batool Mutar Mahdi, Wafaa Hazim Salih

Institution: University of Baghdad

Language: English

Topic: Oral microbiology and periodontitis research

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4409009733

FWCI: 0.792

Cites: 58

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10