Open AccessApplication of bioelectric effect to reduce the antibiotic resistance of subgingival plaque biofilm: An in vitro study
Author(s) -
Parameswaran Hari,
Kranthi Raja Kacharaju,
Anumala Naveen,
Krishnanjaneya Reddy Pathakota,
Jayakumar Avula
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_320_17
Subject(s) - biofilm , medicine , dentistry , in vitro , microbiology and biotechnology , dental plaque , antibiotic resistance , antibiotics , bacteria , biology , biochemistry , genetics
Biofilms are known for their antimicrobial resistance, and so is the subgingival plaque biofilm, the primary etiologic factor for periodontal infections.