Open AccessComparative study on the microbial adhesion to preveneered and stainless steel crowns
Author(s) -
Waleed M Bin AlShaibah,
Fatma A El-Shehaby,
Norhan A El-Dokky,
Ala'a R Reda
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of the indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry/journal of indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3905
pISSN - 0970-4388
DOI - 10.4103/0970-4388.105012
Subject(s) - dentistry , medicine , streptococcus mutans , oral hygiene , gingivitis , dental plaque , crown (dentistry) , colony forming unit , bacteria , biology , genetics
The extensive plaque formation on dental restorations may contribute to secondary caries or periodontal inflammation. Therefore, it is important to know how different types of dental restorations may prevent or promote the accumulation of microorganisms.