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Volume 3 Issue 2 (April - June, 2015)

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BIOFILMS ON DENTAL IMPLANTS- A REVIEW
Megha Sharma, Meha Sharma, Ekta Garg

Oral cavity provides a more favourable environment for the growth of the microorganisms as compared to any other part of the human body by exhibiting an ideal non shedding surface. Dental plaque comprises of diverse community of the microorganisms found on the tooth surface. As implants are being placed in large number these days, clinicians may encounter more and more complications. Therefore, understanding the etiology is warranted to establish adequate diagnosis and provide proper treatment. This review highlights the biofilms in relation to the peri‑implant region, and the treatment associated with it.
Key words: Biofilms, dental implants, micro-organisms.

Corresponding Author: Dr. Megha Sharma, Department of Prosthodontics, Santosh Dental College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.  E mail: megha.sharma388@gmail.com

This article may be cited as:   Sharma M, Sharma M, Garg E. Biofilms on Dental Implants: A Review. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2015;3(2):132-136.

 
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