Open AccessAtomic Force Microscopy: A three-dimensional reconstructive tool of oral microbiota in gingivitis and periodontitis
Author(s) -
Shyam Sunder Salavadhi,
Srikanth Chintalapani,
Radhika Ramachandran,
Kirankumar Nagubandi,
Arpita Ramisetti,
Ramanarayana Boyapati
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/jisp.jisp_209_17
Subject(s) - atomic force microscopy , cantilever , materials science , gingivitis , laser , microscopy , periodontitis , optics , biomedical engineering , nanotechnology , medicine , dentistry , composite material , physics
This study aims to ascertain the advantages of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) in the morphologic study of microorganisms and their interactions within the subgingival biofilm in patients with gingivitis and periodontitis.