Variation of Streptococcal Adherence to Tooth Enamel.

Abstract

Enamel cylinders prepared from a pool of extracted teeth, were placed in Howley appliances. The appliance was then worn for 2 days by the 2 subjects to study 'in vivo' plaque development. Results have shown that percentages of streptococcal species in the early plaque differed in the two subjects. It is suggested that these differences are due to the inherent variability of the enamel derived from various sources. The advantage of methodology used in this study over other methods is discussed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 02, 1976
Accession Number
ADA028160

Entities

People

  • Arthur Gross
  • Norman Tinanoff

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Physical Properties

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Immunology
  • Regression Analysis.