Oral biofilm: entry and immune system response

Keller, D.; Costerton, J.William.

Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 30(1): 24-32; Quiz 34 36

2009


ISSN/ISBN: 1548-8578
PMID: 19263762
Document Number: 637269
This article demonstrates how the oral biofilm functions and the effects this biofilm has on the host immune system. Various components of the oral biofilm affect the immune system through a variety of ways with a resulting systemic inflammatory response. Treatment of the biofilm is an integral aspect to decrease the immune system responses, along with decreasing the host systemic inflammation.

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